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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Fire Protection Consultant

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Fire Protection Consultant who will provide technical expertise in fire protection and life safety solutions, ensuring compliance with building codes and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

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Responsibilities

Develop the design of state-of-the-art fire protection and life safety systems

Provide expert technical guidance and solutions to ensure compliance with industry standards, building codes, and regulations

Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and technological advancements to enhance the quality of fire protection and life safety solutions

Provide building code consulting efforts, providing guidance to clients and project teams to ensure compliance with local, state, and national building codes and regulations

Stay current with evolving building codes and contribute to the development of company-wide strategies for code compliance

Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality of fire protection and life safety solutions for a diverse portfolio of projects

Review and approve project designs, calculations, and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards

Maintain a deep understanding of industry best practices, codes, regulations, and emerging trends in fire protection and life safety engineering

Ensure that the fire protection and life safety practice consistently meets and exceeds the established standard of care for all projects

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringBuildingFire CodesProfessional Engineering LicenseREVITAutoCADCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Proven experience (3 - 5 years) in the fire protection and life safety industry

A deep understanding of Building and Fire Codes, Standards, and Regulations (IBC, NFPA, UFC, OBO, etc)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and regulatory authorities. The ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment