Early Career Fire and Safety Engineer in Training; -Duty Service Member DOD Sk

Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer in Training (Active‑Duty Service Member Only) – Skill Bridge Program

Locations: Arlington, VA;
Boston, MA;
Columbia, MD;
Dallas, TX;
Houston, TX;
New York, NY.

Job Description

We partner with Skill Bridge to provide service members with marketable skills in engineering and related fields. This unpaid internship is part of the Skill Bridge program.

Key Responsibilities

• Research building code, life safety code, and fire code requirements, including familiarity with ICC and NFPA codes such as the International Building Code and NFPA 101.
• Assist with the design of fire protection and life safety engineering systems including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems.
• Assist in the preparation of fire engineering calculations including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modeling.
• Assist in the commissioning of fire alarm, fire suppression, smoke control, and life safety systems.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry‑level technical assistance on various code requirements, calculations, and design strategies to develop performance‑based solutions for projects.
• Under general supervision, review architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements and produce fire safety strategy (basis of design) documents.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Open to active‑duty service members, preferably with a background in technical fields.
• Must have authorization and approval from a unit commander to participate in the Skill Bridge program.

Education

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with fire protection focus).
• 0 to 1 year of fire protection and life safety experience.
• Skillsets:
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Proficient self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• 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 Skillsets / Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Experience in fire protection engineering design application.
• Prior internship related to the fire protection engineering discipline.
• Active participant in national/local professional fire protection organizations.

Compensation

Unpaid Internship: $0.00 – $0.00.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, become the property of WSP and may be hired without reservation.