Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer - Buildings

WSP in the U.S.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is essential for supporting the design and inspection of fire safety systems across diverse building projects. The ideal candidate will engage in research and analysis of fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with safety codes. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about fire safety and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-1 year of relevant experience in fire safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Research building and fire codes (ICC, NFPA, IBC).
• Assist in designing fire protection systems and perform code compliance reviews.

Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (fire focus)

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer - Buildings

Join our team as an Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer - Buildings at WSP in the U.S.

Job Description

This Opportunity

At WSP, we foster an inclusive environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. We are seeking passionate individuals of diverse backgrounds to join our Fire and Life Safety (FLS) team across various U.S. offices, including Arlington, Boston, Columbia, Dallas, Houston, and New York. This role involves supporting the design, development, and inspection of fire safety systems on building projects in both public and private sectors.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with research, design, and analysis of fire protection systems such as sprinklers, alarms, and smoke control, as well as performing code compliance reviews and fire modeling analyses.

Responsibilities

• Research building, life safety, and fire codes (ICC, NFPA, IBC, NFPA 101).
• Assist in designing fire protection and life safety systems.
• Prepare fire engineering calculations and perform smoke and evacuation modeling.
• Support commissioning of fire safety systems.
• Review architectural drawings for code compliance.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to ethical standards and company policies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering (with fire focus).
• 0-1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong research, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in technical writing and basic software tools.

Preferred:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Experience or internships in fire protection engineering.

Additional Information

WSP offers comprehensive benefits, competitive salary ($56,300 - $92,840), and opportunities for professional growth. The role may require occasional travel and the candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.