Early Careers Fire and Life Safety Engineer
WSP in the U.S.
About the Role
WSP is initiating a search for 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 opportunity involves providing technical assistance for the design, development, site survey, testing, and inspection of fire and life safety systems on public and private sector building projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the 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, specifically 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 from simple hand calculations to complex 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, review architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements.
- Produce fire safety strategy (basis of design) documents to support chosen building characteristics.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, 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 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 for interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $68,000 - $90,000
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. They design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.
Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including coverage for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.