Fire Protection Consultant

WSP-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Arlington, VA
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Fire Protection Consultant for our Arlington, VA office. This search is for a dynamic and experienced FPE and will play a crucial role within our group. This position will be responsible for providing technical expertise, and guidance as a mentor to ensure the highest quality of fire protection and life safety solutions. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of fire protection and life safety strategies, foster a culture of technical excellence, drive innovation, and uphold our high standard of care, particularly in the context of building and fire code consulting.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of REVIT and/or AutoCAD.
  • Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.
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