Early Careers Fire and Life Safety Engineer

About the Role

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer to join their Fire and Life Safety (FLS) Team. This role involves providing technical assistance for the design, development, site survey, testing, and inspection of fire and life safety systems on building projects across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning, and integration of automatic sprinkler, fire alarm, mass notification, and smoke control systems.
• Performing research on building code, life safety code, and fire code requirements, including familiarity with ICC and NFPA codes (e.g., International Building Code, NFPA 101).
• Assisting 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.
• Assisting in the preparation of fire engineering calculations, including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis.
• Assisting in the commissioning of fire alarm, fire suppression, smoke control, and life safety systems.
• Performing routine engineering functions and providing entry-level technical assistance on code requirements, calculations, and design strategies.
• Assisting with the review of architectural drawings for code compliance.
• Producing fire safety strategy documents.
• Completing training on assigned tasks.
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making.
• Performing 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).
• 0 to 1 year of fire protection and life safety experience.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization 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.

Compensation

• Expected Salary: $68,000 - $90,000 (all locations)