Early Careers Fire and Life Safety Engineer
WSP in the U.S.
About the Role
This opportunity is for a Full-Time Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer with WSP in the U.S. The role involves providing technical assistance for the design, development, site survey, testing, and inspection of fire and life safety systems on building projects in both the public and private sectors. The position is based in Arlington, VA; Boston, MA; Columbia, MD; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX, and New York, NY.
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 (e.g., International Building Code, NFPA 101).
- Assist with the design of fire protection and life safety engineering systems such as 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 to develop performance-based solutions.
- Under general supervision, assist with reviewing architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements.
- Assist with producing fire safety strategy (basis of design) documents.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a fire protection focus).
- 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 under general supervision, as well as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and technology tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by health, safety, and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $68,000 - $90,000
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees across more than 300 offices in the U.S., WSP partners with clients to help communities prosper.