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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Assistant Vice President - Fire and Life Safety Engineering

WSP Orlando, FL senior full-time

Salary

$121,000 - $170,000 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President - Fire & Life Safety for their Orlando, FL office, with other locations considered including Fort Myers and Miami. This role involves providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and managerial guidance to ensure high-quality fire protection and life safety solutions.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading a team of fire protection and life safety engineers
  • Providing expert technical guidance and oversight
  • Driving continuous improvement in design methodologies and technological advancements
  • Recruiting, mentoring, and retaining top-tier talent
  • Leading fire protection and building code consulting efforts
  • Collaborating with project managers and cross-functional teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license required
  • 15+ years of industry experience, with 5+ years as a team leader or staff manager
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to inspire high-performing teams
  • Deep understanding of Building and Fire Codes, Standards, and Regulations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering
  • Basic First Aid
  • Adult CPR

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/84023

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