WSP Group

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Lead Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer for our Columbia, MD office. Other locations considered. This search is for a dynamic and experienced FPE and will play a crucial role within our group.

Be involved in projects with our Fire and Life Safety Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

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 projects and the development and execution of fire protection and life safety strategies. In addition, they will 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.

Your Impact

Technical Excellence

• 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.

Building Code Consulting

• 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.

• 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.)

Project Excellence

• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or relevant years of related field experience in the fire protection industry.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license; additional certifications (such as CFPS, PMP) are advantageous.

• Proven experience (8+ years) in the industry, the last 1 - 2 of which should be as a project and team manager for 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DOD/Federal Work Experience

• REVIT and AutoCAD proficiency.

• Supervisory experience.

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