WSP · 3 months ago
Fire Protection Consultant
1300 North 17th Street, Arlington, VA, 22209, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWSP is a company focused on innovation and collaboration in building communities. They are seeking a Fire Protection Consultant who will provide technical expertise and guidance in fire protection and life safety solutions, ensuring compliance with building codes and driving innovation in design methodologies.
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
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
Preferred
Knowledge of REVIT and/or AutoCAD
Experience in fire protection engineering design applications
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
Leadership Team
Michael Winterbottom
Vice President, RUC Operations & Analytics
Christopher Uckotter
CE1, SPECIALIST, INSPECTOR II
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