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Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer in Training (Active-Duty Military Onl

WSP in the U.S., Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

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Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer in Training (Active-Duty Military Only) DOD Skillbridge Program at WSP in the U.S. Join to apply for the Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer in Training (Active-Duty Military Only) DOD Skillbridge Program role at WSP in the U.S. This opportunity supports service members as they transition to civilian life through SkillBridge, offering marketable skills in engineering, science, technology, environmental services, and business operations. WSP seeks to grow teams with collaborators who build communities and expand skylines while fostering an inclusive, diverse work environment. WSP is initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer for the Arlington – VA, Boston – MA, Columbia – MD, Dallas – TX, Houston – TX, and New York – NY offices. This is an unpaid internship, and service members will continue to receive military pay and benefits. Responsibilities

Research of building code, life safety code, and fire code requirements, including familiarity with ICC and NFPA codes (e.g., International Building Code, NFPA 101). Assist design of fire protection and life safety systems including automatic sprinklers, fire detection and alarm, smoke management, and egress systems. Assist in preparing fire engineering calculations including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to 3D computational modeling. Assist in the commissioning of fire alarm, fire suppression, smoke control, and life safety systems. Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on code requirements, calculations, and design strategies to develop performance-based solutions. Under general supervision, assist with review of architectural drawings for compliance and with producing fire safety strategy documents to inform design decisions. Complete training on assigned tasks. Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures; exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Open to active-duty military members, preferably with a background in technical fields; must have authorization and approval from a unit commander to participate in the SkillBridge program. Education Bachelor or Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with fire protection focus). 0 to 1 year of fire protection and life safety experience. Skillsets: Excellent research skills with analytical mindset. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences. Self-leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment. Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet objectives. Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and tools. Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with health, safety, and harassment policies. Willingness to adapt to project-specific schedules; occasional travel may be required. Preferred Skillsets/Qualifications: Engineer in Training Certification. Knowledge of REVIT and AutoCAD. Experience in fire protection engineering design applications. Internship related to fire protection engineering. Active participation in professional fire protection organizations. Compensation

Unpaid Internship: $0.00 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 buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S. We offer a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefits suite. WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Notice to Third Party Agencies:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing services without a signed Service Agreement. Unsolicited resumes will be the property of WSP.

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