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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $157K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP, a world-class multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering specializing in Fire Alarm design and applications. The role involves providing subject matter expertise on fire alarm systems, interpreting building and fire codes, and mentoring junior staff while working on complex projects.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements. This will include familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes, including IBC and NFPA 101

Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals

Provide subject matter expertise throughout the West Region for fire alarm applications including, but not limited to, fire detection, alarm notification, mass notification, emergency responder radio systems, fire alarm interfaces for smoke control systems, etc

Producing fire alarm/life safety strategy documents with limited guidance to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process

Design of fire alarm/life safety systems

Commissioning of fire alarm/life safety systems in various facilities

Directly interfacing with clients

Organizing in-house resources

Following quality control review processes of all project documentation

Developing project proposals and budgets

Mentoring junior staff

Conducting fire alarm system related marketing and educational presentations to clients and staff

Preparing technical reports/specifications

Participating in department initiatives

Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements

Contributing to the overall business development of the company

Qualification

Fire Alarm DesignFire Protection EngineeringICCNFPA CodesP.E. LicenseNICET Level IIISupervisory ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior fire and life safety design experience

The appropriate candidate will have at least one of the following: Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related engineering discipline with a P.E. license

NICET Level III with a minimum of 8 years of fire alarm industry experience

Supervisory experience is highly desirable

Experience in fire protection engineering design applications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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10001+ employees

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