Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. We hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life, actively fostering a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity are part of our fundamental structure.

About the role

This opportunity provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of fire and life safety systems on building projects in the public and private sector.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and optimal integration of automatic sprinkler, fire alarm, mass notification systems, smoke control, egress analysis, and building and fire code analysis review and compliance.
• Substantiate reports and documentation regarding installation, construction, and operation specifications.
• Ensure responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements, including familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes (IBC and NFPA 101).
• Review architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements.
• Negotiate with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals.
• Produce fire safety strategy documents to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process.
• Design fire protection and life safety systems including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems.
• Carry out and review fire engineering calculations including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis, from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modeling.
• Assist in the commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
• Interface directly with clients.
• Organize in-house resources and follow quality control review processes for all project documentation.
• Develop project proposals and budgets, and conduct financial management of all projects.
• Mentor junior staff and prepare technical reports/specifications.
• Participate in department initiatives and contribute to the overall business development of the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and prior fire and life safety design experience.
• Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• P.E. License is preferred.
• Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave, vacation (or other personal time), parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Paid time off for voting and naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary range: $90,800 - $125,000. WSP USA provides this range based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity, as well as specific geographic location.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.