Consultant - Fire and Safety Engineering

Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering Job Description Your Impact

Technical Excellence

• Perform computer fire modeling tasks, including: engineering evaluations of performance-based design alternatives; application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis to the design of smoke control systems, analysis of exterior fire spread, and analysis of exposure conditions created by fire.
• Perform computer egress analysis for projects.
• Interface with other WSP team members, clients and Building/Fire Officials.
• Provide expert technical guidance and solutions to ensure compliance with industry standards, building codes, and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and technological advancements to enhance the quality of fire protection and life safety solutions.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of building and fire codes, fire alarm and sprinkler design, and the industry standard of care.
• Stay current with evolving building codes and contribute to the development of company-wide strategies for code compliance.
• Experience with a wide range of complex projects and occupancy types.
• Maintain a deep understanding of industry best practices, codes, regulations, and emerging trends in fire protection and life safety engineering.
• Ensure that the fire protection and life safety practice consistently meets and exceeds the established standard of care for all projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with FDS, CONTAM, and Pathfinder modeling.
• EIT or FE Certification.
• Proven experience (3 - 5 years) in the fire protection and life safety industry.
• A deep understanding of Building and Fire Codes, Standards, and Regulations (IBC, NFPA, UFC, OBO, etc).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and regulatory authorities. The ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Knowledge of REVIT and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.