Lead Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer

WSP is currently seeking a Full-Time Lead Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer. While Arlington, VA is our preferred location, we will consider other WSP CONUS locations.

As a Lead Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer, you will be involved in projects with our WSP USA Solutions Inc. Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

This opportunity provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of fire and life safety systems on building projects in the public and private sectors. Responsibilities include the research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and optimal integration of automatic sprinkler, fire alarm, mass notification systems, smoke control, egress analysis, and building and fire code analysis review and compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Interpret building code, life safety, and fire code requirements, including ICC and NFPA codes
• Review architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements
• Negotiate with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals
• Produce fire safety strategy documents to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process
• Design fire protection and life safety systems, including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems
• Carry out and review 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
• Follow quality control review processes for all project documentation
• Develop project proposals and budgets, and conduct financial management of all projects
• Mentor junior staff and prepare technical reports/specifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent
• 7+ years of fire protection and life safety consulting experience, specifically working on Federal projects
• PE registration required
• US citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret/Top Secret clearance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines
• Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies, tools, and practices
• REVIT and AutoCAD proficiency

Preferred qualifications:

• Active US Government Security Clearance
• State Department consulting and design experience

WSP Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

• Expected salary: $102,200 - $149,000 per year