Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering

WSP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

PTO

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering in Houston, TX. The role focuses on developing advanced fire protection and life safety systems, guiding clients and project teams through code compliance, and maintaining high standards of design quality.

You will lead design reviews, mentor colleagues, and stay current with evolving building codes and industry best practices to deliver safe, innovative solutions for diverse facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering required.
• PE license required or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in fire protection and life safety.
• Strong knowledge of Building and Fire Codes, Standards and Regulations (IBC, NFPA, UFC, OBO).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to convey complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop the design of state-of-the-art fire protection and life safety systems.
• Provide expert guidance to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Lead design reviews, calculations and documentation to ensure accuracy and standards.
• Mentor project teams and drive technical excellence across projects.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering

PE license

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering for our Houston, TX office. This search is for a dynamic and experienced FPE and will play a crucial role within our group.

This position will be responsible for providing technical expertise, and guidance as a mentor to ensure the highest quality of fire protection and life safety solutions. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of fire protection and life safety strategies, foster a culture of technical excellence, drive innovation, and uphold our high standard of care, particularly in the context of building and fire code consulting.

Your Impact

• Technical Excellence
  • Develop the design of state-of-the-art fire protection and life safety systems.
  • Provide expert technical guidance and solutions to ensure compliance with industry standards, building codes, and regulations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and technological advancements to enhance the quality of fire protection and life safety solutions.
  • Knowledgeable in the areas of building and fire codes, fire alarm and sprinkler design, and the industry standard of care.
• Building Code Consulting
  • Provide building code consulting efforts, providing guidance to clients and project teams to ensure compliance with local, state, and national building codes and regulations.
  • Stay current with evolving building codes and contribute to the development of company-wide strategies for code compliance.
  • Experience with a wide range of complex projects and occupancy types (high-rise buildings, large campus arrangements, mixed use developments, healthcare facilities, governmental facilities, etc.)
• Project Excellence
  • Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality of fire protection and life safety solutions for a diverse portfolio of projects.
  • Review and approve project designs, calculations, and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of industry best practices, codes, regulations, and emerging trends in fire protection and life safety engineering.
  • Ensure that the fire protection and life safety practice consistently meets and exceeds the established standard of care for all projects.

Who You Are Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Proven experience (3 - 5 years) in the fire protection and life safety industry.
• A deep understanding of Building and Fire Codes, Standards, and Regulations (IBC, NFPA, UFC, OBO, etc).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and regulatory authorities. The ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of REVIT and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.

WSP Benefits

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

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $85,200 - $ 117,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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