Junior Fire Protection Designer, Buildings

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Junior Fire Protection Designer in Vancouver. In this role, you will design fire protection systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to fire safety in buildings across British Columbia. This opportunity allows you to apply your expertise while making a meaningful impact on safety and innovation. The position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangement

Health and safety focus

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fire protection or mechanical design for buildings.
• Familiarity with NFPA codes, BC Building Code, and fire protection standards.
• Passion for safety, innovation, and creating spaces that protect communities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fire protection design

Mechanical engineering principles

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of NFPA codes and BC Building Code

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Hydraulic calculation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

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

• 3+ 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): $71,500 - $98,300

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.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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