Lead Professional - Fire and Safety Engineering

Overview

Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering in Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA. The role involves Fire Alarm design and applications with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. Works with architects and owners on large, complex projects. It is anticipated to be a subject matter expert regarding fire alarm systems and applicable codes.

• Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements, including familiarity with ICC and NFPA codes, IBC and NFPA 101.
• Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals.
• Provide subject matter expertise for fire alarm applications in the West Region, including fire detection, alarm notification, mass notification, emergency responder radio systems, and interfaces for smoke control systems.
• Produce fire alarm/life safety strategy documents to inform and support the chosen building form during design.
• Design of fire alarm/life safety systems.
• Commissioning of fire alarm/life safety systems in various facilities.
• Directly interfacing with clients.
• Organizing in-house resources and following quality control review processes for project documentation.
• Developing project proposals and budgets.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Conducting fire alarm system related marketing and educational presentations to clients and staff.
• Preparing technical reports/specifications and participating in department initiatives.
• Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements.
• Contributing to the overall business development of the company.

• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and prior fire and life safety design experience.
• The appropriate candidate will have at least one of the following:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related engineering discipline with a P.E. license
• NICET Level III with a minimum of 8 years of fire alarm industry experience.
• Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $114,000 - $157,000. WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation or personal time, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

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 buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

WSP USA (and all U.S. entities) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 or staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will be the property of WSP and may be hired without fee to the recruiter.