Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering

WSP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 79,500 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation

Retirement savings

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is currently seeking a Consultant in Fire and Life Safety Engineering for its St. Louis, MO office. The role involves leading fire modeling and egress projects, ensuring compliance with building codes, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 3-5 years of experience, and familiarity with fire protection engineering tools like FDS and CONTAM. This position also offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of proven experience in the fire protection and life safety industry.
• EIT or FE Certification is required.
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of complex fire modeling projects.
• Perform engineering evaluations of performance-based design alternatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies.

Skills

Computer fire modeling

Excellent communication

Building and Fire Codes knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

FDS

CONTAM

Pathfinder

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 specializing in smoke and egress modeling, for our St. Louis, MO office. Other acceptable office locations include Boston MA, Columbia MD, and Houston TX. 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 to ensure the highest quality of fire protection and life safety solutions. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of complex computer fire and egress modeling projects, performance-based design analyses, smoke control analyses, alternative method of construction request development, 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 fire modeling, performance-based design, and smoke control.

Your Impact

Technical Excellence

• Perform computer fire modeling tasks, including:
  Engineering evaluations of performance-based design alternatives; and
  Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis to the design of smoke control systems, analysis of exterior fire spread, and analysis of exposure conditions created by fire.
• Perform computer egress analysis for projects.
• Interface with other WSP team members, clients and Building/Fire Officials.
• 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

• 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.

Project Excellence

• 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, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with FDS, CONTAM, and Pathfinder modeling.
• EIT or FE Certification.
• 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:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 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 (Colorado only): $79,500, - $107,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.