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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-TimeFire Protection Consultantfor ourArlington, VAoffice.  This search is for a dynamic and experienced FPE and will play a crucial role within our group. 

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. 

Technical Excellence 

• Develop the design 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. 
• Knowledgeable in the areas of building and fire codes, fire alarm and sprinkler design, and the industry standard of care. 

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. 

• Knowledge of REVIT and/or AutoCAD. 

• Experience in fire protection engineering design applications. 

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At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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