Lead Professional - Fire and Safety Engineering

Job Description

WSP, a world-class multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering specializing in Fire Alarm design and applications for our Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA offices. We work closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment.

Our engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. The Lead Consultant will be an integral member of our national Fire & Life Safety specialty practice.

• 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.
• Providing subject matter expertise throughout the West Region for fire alarm applications, including fire detection, alarm notification, mass notification, emergency responder radio systems, and fire alarm interfaces for smoke control systems.
• Producing fire alarm/life safety strategy documents with limited guidance to support the chosen building form throughout the design process.
• Designing fire alarm/life safety systems.
• Commissioning fire alarm/life safety systems in various facilities.
• Directly interfacing with clients.
• Organizing in-house resources.
• Following quality control review processes of all project documentation.
• Developing project proposals and budgets.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Conducting marketing and educational presentations on fire alarm systems to clients and staff.
• Preparing technical reports and specifications.
• Participating in department initiatives.
• Reviewing 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 an engineering discipline 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 a 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.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $114,000 - $157,000. WSP USA reserves the right to adjust compensation in good faith based on education, experience, skills, and location.

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.