WSP in the U.S.
Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering
WSP in the U.S., Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering
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This Opportunity
WSP, a world-class multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced
Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering
specializing in Fire Alarm design and applications for our
Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA
offices. We work closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment.
Our engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. The Lead Consultant will be an integral member of our national Fire & Life Safety specialty practice. It is anticipated that this position will be responsible as a subject matter expert regarding fire alarm systems and applicable Codes.
Your Impact
Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements. This will include familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes, including IBC and NFPA 101. Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals. Provide subject matter expertise throughout the West Region for fire alarm applications including, but not limited to, fire detection, alarm notification, mass notification, emergency responder radio systems, fire alarm interfaces for smoke control systems, etc. Producing fire alarm/life safety strategy documents with limited guidance to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process. Design of fire alarm/life safety systems. Commissioning of fire alarm/life safety systems in various facilities. Directly interfacing with clients. Organizing in-house resources. Following quality control review processes of all project documentation. Developing project proposals and budgets. Mentoring junior staff. Conducting fire alarm system related marketing and educational presentations to clients and staff. Preparing technical reports/specifications. Participating in department initiatives. Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements Contributing to the overall business development of the company.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior fire and life safety design experience. The appropriate candidate will have at least one of the following: Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related engineering discipline with a P.E. license NICET Level III with a minimum of 8 years of fire alarm industry experience. Supervisory experience is highly desirable. Experience in fire protection engineering design applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $114,000 - $157,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) 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, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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WSP in the U.S. Continue with Google Continue with Google Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering
role at
WSP in the U.S. Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP, a world-class multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced
Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering
specializing in Fire Alarm design and applications for our
Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA
offices. We work closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment.
Our engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. The Lead Consultant will be an integral member of our national Fire & Life Safety specialty practice. It is anticipated that this position will be responsible as a subject matter expert regarding fire alarm systems and applicable Codes.
Your Impact
Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements. This will include familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes, including IBC and NFPA 101. Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals. Provide subject matter expertise throughout the West Region for fire alarm applications including, but not limited to, fire detection, alarm notification, mass notification, emergency responder radio systems, fire alarm interfaces for smoke control systems, etc. Producing fire alarm/life safety strategy documents with limited guidance to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process. Design of fire alarm/life safety systems. Commissioning of fire alarm/life safety systems in various facilities. Directly interfacing with clients. Organizing in-house resources. Following quality control review processes of all project documentation. Developing project proposals and budgets. Mentoring junior staff. Conducting fire alarm system related marketing and educational presentations to clients and staff. Preparing technical reports/specifications. Participating in department initiatives. Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements Contributing to the overall business development of the company.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior fire and life safety design experience. The appropriate candidate will have at least one of the following: Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related engineering discipline with a P.E. license NICET Level III with a minimum of 8 years of fire alarm industry experience. Supervisory experience is highly desirable. Experience in fire protection engineering design applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $114,000 - $157,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) 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, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Professional Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WSP in the U.S. by 2x Get notified about new Safety Specialist jobs in
Irvine, CA . Huntington Beach, CA $105,000 - $125,000 5 days ago Irvine, CA $118,000 - $135,000 2 weeks ago Irvine, CA $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 1 week ago Buena Park, CA $78,000.00 - $115,000.00 2 weeks ago Join our Safety Talent Community! (Multiple Locations)
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Long Beach, CA $48,000.00 - $87,000.00 2 weeks ago Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I
Long Beach, CA $31.73 - $40.87 54 minutes ago Paramount, CA $132,000.00 - $150,000.00 1 week ago Costa Mesa, CA $112,000.00 - $168,000.00 1 month ago Irvine, CA $85,250.00 - $114,400.00 13 hours ago Orange County, CA $21.71 - $26.36 1 month ago Santa Ana, CA $107,812.00 - $158,125.00 3 hours ago Orange County, CA $75,000 - $85,000 1 week ago EHS Coordinator / Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Employee and Contractor Field Safety Manager
Long Beach, CA $157,800 - $236,700 3 weeks ago Norco, CA $50,000 - $116,224.53 3 days ago Lead, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Long Beach, CA $121,000 - $155,100 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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