Consultant, Fire and Life Safety Engineer

Found in: Talent US C2 - 1 week ago


San Antonio, United States WSP Full time

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. WSP is currently initiating a search for a Fire Protection Technical Safety Engineer for our Houston, Texas office for Offshore Wind Energy projects. The following locations will also be considered: El Paso, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Midland, San Antonio, Texas. Offshore Wind is one of the fastest growing energy sectors for WSP and this position offers excellent opportunity to grow as a subject matter expert and also as a multi-discipline Project Manager.

 
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future

Your Impact

Identify and interpret regulatory requirements relevant for fire protection of offshore wind farm and substation facilities. Identify and evaluate fire risk and propose fire protection measures which are apt for offshore environment.Evaluate applicable fire protection codes and standards requirements with distinction between onshore vs offshore industry and coordinate response with input from fellow project team members.Proactively work project team of both WSP and Client to identify and establish design basis requirements (Ref. NFPA 850). Work toward achieving consensus in resolving technical issue and achieve a fit for purpose solution.Review vendor documentation, follow up with vendors for clarification, suggest alternatives to meet project need in alignment with project design basis or applicable regulatory requirements. Proactively engage with customers / vendors for new technology in the field of fire protection; Pursue opportunities to deliver value added services by leveraging width and depth of WSP organizationUphold workplace safety and abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Serve as a lead engineer / engineer-of-record for fire protection discipline deliverables. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering degree closely related to fire protection or NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist Certification3+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior fire and life safety design experience.Engineer in Training Certification.

Hands on experience with the NFPA codes and Standards such as NFPA 850, NFPA 750, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, NFPA 92, NFPA 2001.

Familiarity with OSHA regulation 29 CFR.

Motivation to learn multi-discipline aspects, understand context and implication of fire protection requirements for different types of projects (onshore vs offshore environment).

Excellent written and oral communication writing skills.

Ability to support team spirit and 'can do' attitude.

Interested in working in fast-paced environment to support multiple projects.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Engineering. Certified Fire Protection Specialist by NFPA or Professional Engineer Certification or ability to get such certification within 2 years of undertaking this role.Hands-on-experience in offshore / Maritime or large Engineering projects involving use of NFPA Codes and Standards and local fire department requirements.Prior experience with offshore wind or offshore O&G projects involving OSHA or BSEE/BOEM regulations is desired.Interested in continued learning and expanding knowledge base, understanding the need of Customers who are developing offshore wind energy.Actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Additional Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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