Description
WSP, a world-class multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Lead Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering for our Denver, CO office.
The Lead Consultant will be an integral member of our national Fire & Life Safety specialty practice, working closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment.
Your Impact
- Interpret building code, life safety, and fire code requirements, including familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes, such as IBC and NFPA 101.
- Negotiate with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals.
- Review architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements.
- Produce fire and life 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.
- Commission fire protection and life safety systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
- Directly interface with clients.
- Organize in-house resources.
- Follow quality control review processes for all project documentation.
- Develop project proposals and budgets.
- Conduct financial management of all projects.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Prepare technical reports and specifications.
- Participate in department initiatives.
- Contribute to the overall business development of the company.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior fire and life safety design experience.
- Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related engineering discipline with a P.E. license.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
- Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Health Care experience.
Benefits
WSP provides 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 (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $115,200 - $120,000