Lead Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineering

WSP • Arlington, VA

9h • $107,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Proven experience (6+ years) in the industry, the last 2 of which should be as a project manager for several significant projects.
• 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.
• Ability to strategically assess and implement technological advancements in fire protection and life safety engineering
• 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.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications (such as CFPS, PMP) are advantageous.
• Experience with a wide range of complex projects and occupancy types (high-rise buildings, large campus arrangements, mixed use developments, healthcare facilities, governmental facilities, etc.)
• A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and staying updated with industry advancements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and implementation 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.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the areas of building and fire codes, fire alarm and sprinkler design, and the industry standard of care.
• Lead building code consulting efforts, providing expert 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.
• Contribute to the overall business development of the company.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior