Lead Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Lead Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering for our Miami, FL office. This search is for a dynamic and experienced FPE and will play a crucial role within our group.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and implementation of state-of-the-art fire protection and life safety systems.
• Provide expert technical guidance and solutions to ensure compliance with industry standards, building codes, and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and technological advancements to enhance the quality of fire protection and life safety solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the areas of building and fire codes, fire alarm and sprinkler design, and the industry standard of care.
• Lead building code consulting efforts, providing expert guidance to clients and project teams to ensure compliance with local, state, and national building codes and regulations.
• Stay current with evolving building codes and contribute to the development of company-wide strategies for code compliance.
• Experience with a wide range of complex projects and occupancy types (high-rise buildings, large campus arrangements, mixed use developments, healthcare facilities, governmental facilities, etc.).
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality of fire protection and life safety solutions for a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Review and approve project designs, calculations, and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Maintain a deep understanding of industry best practices, codes, regulations, and emerging trends in fire protection and life safety engineering.
• Ensure that the fire protection and life safety practice consistently meets and exceeds the established standard of care for all projects.
• Contribute to the overall business development of the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required; additional certifications (such as CFPS, PMP) are advantageous.
• Proven experience (6+ years) in the industry, the last 2 of which should be as a project manager for several significant projects.
• A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and staying updated with industry advancements.
• A deep understanding of Building and Fire Codes, Standards, and Regulations (IBC, NFPA, UFC, OBO, etc).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• The ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• The ability to strategically assess and implement technological advancements in fire protection and life safety engineering.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Skills

• Technical expertise in fire protection and life safety engineering.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for personal reasons.

Pay

$107,000- $150,000

Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet business needs.

About WSP

ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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