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WSP in the U.S. · 6 hours ago

Fire and Life Safety Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $137K/yr

3+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, and they are seeking a Fire & Life Safety Engineer to design fire suppression and fire alarm systems for mission critical environments. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with other professionals, and ensuring compliance with safety codes.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

No H1B

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

Fire protection systems designBuilding codes knowledgeMechanical systems knowledgeRegistered Fire Protection EngineerMission Critical/Data Center experienceTrainingCommunication skillsMentoringAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

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