Fire Protection Technical Safety Engineer - WSP USA

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. WSP is currently initiating a search for a Fire Protection Technical Safety Engineer for our Houston, Texas office for Offshore Wind Energy projects. The following locations will also be considered: El Paso, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Midland, San Antonio, Texas. Offshore Wind is one of the fastest growing energy sectors for WSP and this position offers excellent opportunity to grow as a subject matter expert and also as a multi-discipline Project Manager.

 
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Identify and interpret regulatory requirements relevant for fire protection of offshore wind farm and substation facilities. 
• Identify and evaluate fire risk and propose fire protection measures which are apt for offshore environment.
• Evaluate applicable fire protection codes and standards requirements with distinction between onshore vs offshore industry and coordinate response with input from fellow project team members.
• Proactively work project team of both WSP and Client to identify and establish design basis requirements (Ref. NFPA 850). Work toward achieving consensus in resolving technical issue and achieve a fit for purpose solution.
• Review vendor documentation, follow up with vendors for clarification, suggest alternatives to meet project need in alignment with project design basis or applicable regulatory requirements. 
• Proactively engage with customers / vendors for new technology in the field of fire protection; Pursue opportunities to deliver value added services by leveraging width and depth of WSP organization
• Uphold workplace safety and abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Serve as a lead engineer / engineer-of-record for fire protection discipline deliverables. 
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering degree closely related to fire protection or NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist Certification
• 1-3 years industry and fire protection engineering experience. 
• Hands on experience with the NFPA codes and Standards such as NFPA 850, NFPA 750, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, NFPA 92, NFPA 2001.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulation 29 CFR.
• Motivation to learn multi-discipline aspects, understand context and implication of fire protection requirements for different types of projects (onshore vs offshore environment).
• Excellent written and oral communication writing skills.
• Ability to support team spirit and 'can do' attitude.
• Interested in working in fast-paced environment to support multiple projects.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Fire Protection Specialist by NFPA or Professional Engineer Certification or ability to get such certification within 2 years of undertaking this role.
• Hands-on-experience in offshore / Maritime or large Engineering projects involving use of NFPA Codes and Standards and local fire department requirements.
• Prior experience with offshore wind or offshore O&G projects involving OSHA or BSEE/BOEM regulations is desired.
• Interested in continued learning and expanding knowledge base, understanding the need of Customers who are developing offshore wind energy.
• Actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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