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Fire Protection Engineer

WSP USA
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 5/26/2022 CLOSED ON 8/9/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at WSP USA?

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Fire Protection Engineer for our Washington, DC office.  The following location will also be considered: Columbia, MD.  Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

This is an entry level opportunity to provide technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspection of fire and life safety systems for our federal and state government clients sector.  
 

Your Impact

  • Design of fire protection and life safety systems including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems.
  • Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements. This will include familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes, including IBC and NFPA 101.
  • Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements
  • Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals.
  • Producing with limited guidance fire safety strategy documents to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process.
  • With minimal support, performing fire engineering calculations such as hydraulics, smoke modeling, evacuation analysis, etc.
  • Assist in the commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems in commercial, institutional and industrial facilities.
  • Directly interfacing with the client.
  • Following quality control review processes of all project documentation.
  • Support developing project proposals and budgets.
  • Participating in department initiatives.
  • 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering degree.
  • 1-3 years of fire protection and life safety consulting experience.
  • Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.
  • REVIT and AutoCAD proficiency.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may
    be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • EIT/P.E. is preferred.
  • Experience with Federal Government Agencies (DOD, GSA, FEMA, EPA, etc.)
  • Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance

 

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