Consultant - Fire & Life Safety (Fire Sprinkler Designer)

WSP in the U.S.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Consultant in Fire & Life Safety, focusing on innovative fire protection solutions. This role involves designing fire sprinkler systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with engineers to deliver high-quality projects. You'll be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and creativity in fire safety design. If you're passionate about making a difference in public safety and enjoy working on challenging projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of fire alarm and life safety experience required.
• Knowledge of NFPA and building/fire code standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of automatic fire sprinkler systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and review drawings for design modifications.

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems Design

BIM

CAD

REVIT

Fire Code Standards Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Technology

Associate's Degree in Drafting or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Consultant - Fire & Life Safety (Fire Sprinkler Designer)

Join to apply for the Consultant - Fire & Life Safety (Fire Sprinkler Designer) role at WSP in the U.S.

Consultant - Fire & Life Safety (Fire Sprinkler Designer)

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Consultant - Fire & Life Safety (Fire Sprinkler Designer) role at WSP in the U.S.

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Consultant - Fire & Life Safety (Fire Sprinkler Designer) for one of the following offices: Irvine - CA, Los Angeles - CA, Riverside - CA, and San Diego - CA.

Be involved in projects with our Fire and Life Safety (FLS) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges with innovative and cutting-edge technology.

This opportunity provides technical assistance for design, development, site survey, and testing & inspecting of fire and life safety systems on building projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning, and optimal integration of automatic fire alarm systems. Additional tasks include assistance with building and fire code analysis review and compliance. The ideal candidate will be accountable to their tasks and ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Assist with the design of automatic fire sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of BIM, CAD, REVIT for Low-Level complexity projects as appropriate.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of NFPA, FM Global, Building and Fire Code Standards.
• Executes directions as provided by engineers and management.
• Performs coordination by reviewing drawings supplied by vendors, other team engineers and architects while implementing design modifications as necessary.
• With assistance, gathers appropriate resources in order to assist in problem solutions.
• Assists engineers and management by resourcing input on staffing allocations to meet business needs.
• Believes in and champions the firms’ core values and inspires others to do the same.
• Supports creative thinking and innovation that adds value at the discipline level.
• Communicates engineering concepts and ideas, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability to react to client (internal/external) needs and expectations, while developing skills in proactive communication.
• Assist in the commissioning of fire life safety systems.
  
  
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Related Bachelors or Associates Degree in Fire Protection Technology, Drafting, Engineering or Architectural; or equivalent years of experience.
• 3 to 5 years of fire alarm and life safety experience
• Knowledge of REVIT and AutoCAD
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• NICET Level II or III Water-Based Systems Layout
• AUTODESK Certified Professional
• Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in fire protection engineering design applications
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
  
  
  

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): $85,100 - $100,100

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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Professional Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WSP in the U.S. by 2x

Get notified about new Safety Consultant jobs in San Diego, CA.

Health and Safety Associate Consultant - San Diego, CA

National City, CA $40.00-$50.00 1 week ago

Lakeside, CA $95,000.00-$130,000.00 1 week ago

San Diego, CA $110,000.00-$125,000.00 11 hours ago

Lakeside, CA $115,000.00-$150,000.00 15 hours ago

Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Urgent Need

Environmental, Health and Safety Construction Manager | San Diego, CA

Environmental Health & Safety Manager 2 - R10193532

Safety and Security Manager-Family Friendly Resort Offering Authentic San Diego Soul

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Onsite

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist 1 (Exp in EHS Warehouse Environment)

Vice President – Fire and Life Safety (FLS)

Vice President – West Region Fire and Life Safety (FLS)

Instructors - Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center

Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Manager (Administrator I)

RN-Quality and Safety Oversight Manager (KFH/HP)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.