Fire Safety Engineer

4 days ago


San Diego, California, United States WSP Full time
About the Opportunity

WSP is seeking a highly skilled Fire Safety Engineer to join our team in San Diego. This is a full-time position that offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of projects with our Fire and Life Safety Team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of fire and life safety systems.
  • Research, design, and develop fire protection and life safety systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems.
  • Conduct fire engineering calculations, including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis.
  • Assist in the commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
  • Directly interface with clients and organize in-house resources.
  • Develop project proposals and budgets, and conduct financial management of all projects.
  • Mentor junior staff and participate in department initiatives.
  • Contribute to the overall business development of the company.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering science degree or equivalent years of experience.
  • 7+ years of fire protection and life safety consulting experience.
  • P.E. license.
  • Experience and proven ability to manage projects and teams in a fire consultancy environment in the US.
  • Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • DOD/Federal Work Experience.
  • REVIT and AutoCAD proficiency.
  • Supervisory experience.
About WSP

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.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.



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