Consultant - Fire and Safety Engineering

Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering

Join us and help take charge of the technical excellence and innovation required in fire protection and life safety engineering for our projects across the U.S. at WSP.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future‑ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment through policies, trainings, partnerships, internal networks and leadership sponsorship.

WSP is searching for a Full‑Time Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering to work in our Houston, TX office. The role is designed for a dynamic, experienced FPE who will lead the development and execution of fire protection and life safety strategies, foster a culture of technical excellence, drive innovation, and uphold our high standard of care—particularly in building and fire code consulting.

• Technical Excellence
  • Develop state‑of‑the‑art fire protection and life safety systems.
  • Provide expert guidance to ensure compliance with industry standards, codes and regulations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and technology to enhance quality of solutions.
  • Maintain knowledge of building and fire codes, fire alarm and sprinkler design, and the industry standard of care.
• Building Code Consulting
  • Offer consulting to clients and project teams for compliance with local, state and national codes.
  • Stay current with evolving codes and contribute to company‑wide compliance strategies.
  • Handle complex projects across high‑rise buildings, campuses, mixed‑use developments, healthcare and governmental facilities.
• Project Excellence
  • Collaborate with project managers and cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality fire protection and life safety solutions for diverse portfolios.
  • Review and approve project designs, calculations and documentation for accuracy and adherence to standards.
  • Maintain deep understanding of industry best practices, codes and emerging trends.
  • Ensure practice consistently meets and exceeds the established standard of care.

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 3 – 5 years of proven experience in the fire protection and life safety industry.
• Deep knowledge of building and fire codes, standards and regulations (IBC, NFPA, UFC, OBO, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with clients, teams and regulatory authorities; ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Flexibility to work a variety of schedules, prioritize responsibilities and adapt to change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.

• Knowledge of REVIT and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout your career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave and paid bereavement, voting and naturalization leave.

Expected salary (all locations): $85,200 – $117,000. WSP reserves the right to offer higher or lower compensation based on education, experience, skills, internal equity and geographic location.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global leader in engineering and professional services. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices, we design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment. We are dedicated to serving local communities and fostering growth for our employees.

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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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