Early Career Fire Protection Engineer

This opportunity provides technical assistance for design, development, site survey, testing, and inspecting of fire and life safety systems on building projects in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning; and optimal integration of automatic sprinkler, fire alarm, mass notification, and smoke control systems. Additional tasks include assistance with egress analysis, smoke control and egress modeling, and building and fire code analysis review and compliance. The ideal candidate will be accountable to their tasks and ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

ABOUT THE JOB

Key Responsibilities:• Research of building code, life safety code, and fire code requirements. This will include familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes, including the International Building Code and NFPA 101.• Assist with the design of fire protection and life safety engineering systems including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems.• Assist in the preparation of fire engineering calculations including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modeling. • Assist in the commissioning of fire alarm, fire suppression, smoke control, and life safety systems. • Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various code requirements, calculations, and design strategies to develop performance-based solutions for projects. • Under general supervision, assist with review architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements, and with producing fire safety strategy (basis of design) documents to inform and support the chosen building characteristics throughout the design process. • Complete training on assigned tasks.• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research of building code, life safety code, and fire code requirements including familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes.
• Assist with the design of fire protection and life safety engineering systems including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems.
• Assist in the preparation of fire engineering calculations including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis.
• Assist in the commissioning of fire alarm, fire suppression, smoke control, and life safety systems.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various code requirements, calculations, and design strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a fire protection focus.
• 0 to 1 year of fire protection and life safety experience.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Military Experience o Must have authorization and approval from a unit commander to participate in the SkillBridge program.Education:o Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with fire protection focus). o 0 to 1 year of fire protection and life safety experienceSkillsets o Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.o Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.o Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.o Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.o Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.o Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.o Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.o Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.Preferred Skillsets/Qualifications:• Engineer in Training Certification.• Knowledge of REVIT and AutoCAD• Experience in fire protection engineering design application.• Prior internship related to the fire protection engineering discipline.• A member of, and/or an active participant in, national/local professional fire protection organizations.

BENEFITS

• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Engineer in Training Certification (preferred).
• Knowledge of REVIT and AutoCAD (preferred).
• Experience in fire protection engineering design application (preferred).
• Membership in professional fire protection organizations (preferred).

OTHER

This opportunity is located in various locations. Any other location interest please contact the employer POC at ariel.coreth@wsp.com