Junior Fire Protection Designer, Buildings

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Junior Fire Protection Designer in Vancouver to help design safe spaces that protect people and property. This role involves designing fire protection systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and applying engineering principles to enhance building safety across British Columbia. Candidates should have relevant experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The firm is committed to flexibility and work-life balance, offering a competitive salary range of $61,600 to $84,700.

Benefits

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in fire protection or mechanical design for buildings.
• Familiarity with BC Building Code and fire protection standards.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with EGBC is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems that meet code requirements and enhance building safety.
• Contribute to fire modeling and hydraulic calculations for system performance.
• Support project teams with technical documentation, specifications, and drawings.

Skills

Fire protection design experience

Mechanical engineering principles

Familiarity with NFPA codes

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Passion for safety

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Revit

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers . We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You – As a Junior Fire Protection Designer in our Vancouver Buildings team, you’ll help design safe, resilient spaces that protect people and property. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fire protection solutions for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings across British Columbia. This is your chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the built environment.

Your Impact

• Design fire protection systems that meet code requirements and enhance building safety
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems
• Contribute to fire modeling and hydraulic calculations for system performance
• Support project teams with technical documentation, specifications, and drawings
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and clients to integrate fire protection into building design

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 1+ years of experience in fire protection or mechanical design for buildings
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Familiarity with NFPA codes, BC Building Code, and fire protection standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulic calculation software
• Registration or eligibility for registration with EGBC is considered an asset
• Passion for safety, innovation, and creating spaces that protect communities

Why Choose WSP?

• We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home .
• Proudly Canadian – born and raised in Québec, we now operate in over 40 countries, including Antarctica
• A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $61,600 to 84,700

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.