Early Career Fire and Safety Engineer - Buildings

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer for the following offices:
Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, Columbia, MD, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Nashville, TN, Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY.

Be involved in projects with our Fire and Life Safety (FLS) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges with innovative and cutting‑edge technology.

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of fire and life safety systems on building projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, installation, operation, maintenance, and optimal integration of automatic sprinkler, fire alarm, mass notification systems, smoke control, egress analysis, and building and fire code analysis review and compliance.

Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer‑generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional fire and life safety engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry‑level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues relating to automatic sprinkler design, fire alarm and mass notification systems design, smoke control systems, egress analysis, commissioning of fire protection and smoke control systems, and building and fire code analysis/review.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post‑education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• 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.
• Familiarity with discipline‑specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and…