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WSP in the U.S. · 11 hours ago

Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $155K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer for their Houston, TX office. This role involves providing technical expertise and mentorship while leading the development of fire protection and life safety strategies, ensuring compliance with building codes and fostering innovation in the field.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

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.)

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

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) licenseBuildingFire CodesProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementTechnical GuidanceInnovation

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience

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

Proven experience (7+ years) in the industry, the last 2 of which should be as a project manager for several significant projects

A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and staying updated with industry advancements

A deep understanding of Building and Fire Codes, Standards, and Regulations (IBC, NFPA, UFC, OBO, etc)

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

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

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

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