Early Careers Fire and Life Safety Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer for offices in Arlington, VA; Boston, MA; Columbia, MD; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX, and New York, NY. This role involves providing technical assistance for the design, development, site survey, testing, and inspection of fire and life safety systems on building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with research, design, concept development, planning, and integration of automatic sprinkler, fire alarm, mass notification, and smoke control systems.
• Assist with egress analysis, smoke control and egress modeling.
• Assist with building and fire code analysis review and compliance.
• Research building code, life safety code, and fire code requirements, including familiarity with ICC and NFPA codes, such as the International Building Code and NFPA 101.
• Assist with the design of fire protection and life safety engineering systems, including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems.
• Assist in the preparation of fire engineering calculations, including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis.
• 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.
• Under general supervision, review architectural drawings for code compliance.
• Assist in producing fire safety strategy documents.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with fire protection focus).
• 0 to 1 year of fire protection and life safety experience.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation software, spreadsheets, and related technology.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $68,000 - $90,000 per year.