Junior Fire & Life Safety Engineer – Design & Compliance

WSP in the U.S.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for a Full-Time Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer to work at various locations including Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, and Columbia, MD. The role focuses on fire and life safety system design, site surveying, testing, and inspections.

The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, along with strong research, analytical, and communication skills. Comprehensive benefits package offered, including medical and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 year of fire protection and life safety experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and software tools.

Responsibilities

• Research building, life safety, and fire code requirements.
• Assist in the design of fire protection systems.
• Prepare fire engineering calculations and modeling.
• Review architectural drawings for compliance.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Office automation software

Spreadsheets

Job description

WSP in the U.S. is looking for a Full-Time Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer to work at various locations including Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, and Columbia, MD. The role focuses on fire and life safety system design, site surveying, testing, and inspections.

The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, along with strong research, analytical, and communication skills. Comprehensive benefits package offered, including medical and retirement savings.