WSP in the U.S. · 3 days ago
Fire and Life Safety Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)
WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm focused on designing innovative solutions for various markets. They are seeking a Fire & Life Safety Engineer to design fire suppression and alarm systems, coordinate with other engineers, and mentor junior engineers on projects.
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Responsibilities
Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection, and alarm systems
Prepare memorandums and reports for code authorities to provide technical justifications for designs
Review fire and safety drawings for compliance to ensure meeting safety code requirements
Produce project specifications for CSI Divisions 21 for Fire Suppression & 28 sections related to Fire Detection and Alarm
Prepare information for proposal documents, specifications, and reporting
Create models, analyze technical issues, devise solutions
Lead tasks for technical assignments on projects
Review shop drawings, product data, and calculations against contract documents and codes
Provide design team and client with insight on life safety considerations
Participate in project and client meetings, including presentations to authorities having jurisdiction
Collaborate with construction team partners, to find solutions for construction issues in the field
Attend team and/or project meetings and interface with internal specialty groups, project teams and clients
Design and review of visually compelling deliverables
Keep up-to-date on technical knowledge of current and emerging practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
3-5 years of experience in designing fire protection systems for commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
Experience mentoring and training others in the field
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Extensive knowledge of fire protection, mechanical and building codes
Knowledge of energy storage systems
Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes
Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
Preferred
Registered Fire Protection Engineer (PE)
Mission Critical/Data Center experience
Experience with international projects
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings
Company
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