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WSP in the U.S. · 13 hours ago

Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $117K/yr

3+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm looking to expand its team with a Consultant in Fire and Life Safety Engineering at their Houston, TX office. The role involves providing technical expertise, mentoring, and developing fire protection and life safety strategies while ensuring compliance with building codes and industry standards.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringBuildingFire CodesProfessional Engineering (PE) LicenseREVITAutoCADCommunicationInterpersonal 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

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Knowledge of REVIT and/or AutoCAD

Experience in fire protection engineering design applications

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

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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