WSP in the U.S.
Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer
WSP in the U.S., San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer
This Opportunity 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. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer for the following locations: Irvine, CA - Los Angeles, CA- Riverside, CA - San Diego, CA - Seattle, WA - Portland, OR - Boise, ID - Honolulu, HI. Be involved in projects with our Fire and Life Safety Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 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 include the 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. Your Impact Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements. Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals. Producing with limited guidance fire safety strategy documents to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process. Design of fire protection and life safety systems including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems. Carrying out and reviewing 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. Directly interfacing with the client. Organizing in-house resources. Following quality control review processes of all project documentation. Developing project proposals and budgets. Conducting financial management of all projects. Mentoring junior staff. Preparing technical reports/specifications. Participating in department initiatives. Contributing to the overall business development of the company. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering degree. 3+ years of fire protection and life safety consulting experience. Experience in fire protection engineering design applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications P.E. License is preferred. REVIT and AutoCAD proficiency. WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $87,700 - $120,000 Expected Salary (Colorado only): $82,400 - $110,000 WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
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This Opportunity 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. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer for the following locations: Irvine, CA - Los Angeles, CA- Riverside, CA - San Diego, CA - Seattle, WA - Portland, OR - Boise, ID - Honolulu, HI. Be involved in projects with our Fire and Life Safety Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 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 include the 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. Your Impact Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements. Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals. Producing with limited guidance fire safety strategy documents to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process. Design of fire protection and life safety systems including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems. Carrying out and reviewing 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. Directly interfacing with the client. Organizing in-house resources. Following quality control review processes of all project documentation. Developing project proposals and budgets. Conducting financial management of all projects. Mentoring junior staff. Preparing technical reports/specifications. Participating in department initiatives. Contributing to the overall business development of the company. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering degree. 3+ years of fire protection and life safety consulting experience. Experience in fire protection engineering design applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications P.E. License is preferred. REVIT and AutoCAD proficiency. WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $87,700 - $120,000 Expected Salary (Colorado only): $82,400 - $110,000 WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
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