Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering
Wsp In The U.S.
Provides engineering, design, and consulting services in various sectors including infrastructure and energy.
Lead engineer designing and overseeing fire alarm and life safety systems for complex projects.
4 days ago ago
$114,000 - $157,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Construction services
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Chemicals
Food and Beverages
Process Energy
Aerospace
Consumer Products
Power Generation and Delivery
Role
Description
fire design
system commissioning
technical reporting
code review
project proposals
client interaction
Producing fire alarm/life safety strategy documents with limited guidance to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process.
Commissioning of fire alarm/life safety systems in various facilities.
Mentoring junior staff.
Contributing to the overall business development of the company.
Participating in department initiatives.
Conducting fire alarm system related marketing and educational presentations to clients and staff.
Developing project proposals and budgets.
Following quality control review processes of all project documentation.
Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals.
Directly interfacing with clients.
Design of fire alarm/life safety systems.
Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements
Preparing technical reports/specifications.
Provide subject matter expertise throughout the West Region for fire alarm applications including, but not limited to, fire detection, alarm notification, mass notification, emergency responder radio systems, fire alarm interfaces for smoke control systems, etc.
Organizing in-house resources.
Requirements
nicet iii
pe license
b.s. fire
nfpa codes
fire design
supervisory
NICET Level III with a minimum of 8 years of fire alarm industry experience.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related engineering discipline with a P.E. license
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.
Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.
Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior fire and life safety design experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
A global leader in engineering services, WSP has a strong presence in the U.S., offering innovative solutions.
Specializes in large-scale infrastructure projects, energy solutions, and advanced building designs.
Has successfully managed some of the most high-profile transportation, civil engineering, and environmental projects.
Excels in integrating sustainability and technology into the design and delivery of projects, creating long-term value.
The company is involved in projects across various sectors, with an emphasis on creating sustainable, resilient communities.
WSP's approach blends cutting-edge technologies with industry expertise to shape cities, transport networks, and the environment.
Culture + Values
Be a solution‑driven advisor with outstanding expertise
Always be the first choice for clients, partners and employees
INNOVATIVE
TRUSTWORTHY
UNITED
PASSIONATE
CARING
Environment + Sustainability
60% reduction
GHG emissions target
Reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
30% reduction
Scope 3 emissions target
Reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030.
90% reduction
Long-term GHG target
Reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2040.
100% renewable
Electricity sourcing target
Goal to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
Joined SEI SE 2050 Commitment to reduce embodied carbon in structural projects by 2050.
U.S. operations achieved carbon neutrality in Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 business travel emissions since 2019.
Emissions reduction strategy deploys energy efficiency, renewables, low-carbon materials, fleet optimization, value-chain engagement, and carbon removals (offsets limited to ≤ 10%).
SBTi-approved science-based targets aligned with a 1.5 °C pathway.
Inclusion & Diversity
U.S. workforce development programs aimed at addressing under‑represented groups
Committed to broad recruitment and development programs supporting diverse talent pipelines
No publicly disclosed gender‑specific headcount or leadership percentages available