Lead Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer
wsp groupSan Antonio (TX)
Lead Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer
Posted today
wsp groupSan Antonio (TX)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will lead fire and life safety engineering efforts for building projects across public and private sectors. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop fire protection designs, code-compliant strategies, and integrated life safety solutions. You will interpret building and fire codes, coordinate with authorities, and mentor junior staff while driving project success. This position offers the opportunity to shape safety outcomes on diverse facilities and contribute to WSP’s mission of delivering lasting, safe infrastructure. A strong hook is your ability to translate complex codes and technical analyses into clear, actionable plans for clients and project teams. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance retirement savings paid sick leave paid vacation paid parental leave bereavement/voting/naturalization leave
Responsibilities:
Research and design of fire protection and life safety systems (sprinklers, fire alarm, mass notification, smoke control, egress) Code analysis and compliance review (ICC, NFPA, IBC, NFPA 101) Prepare fire safety strategy documents and reports Interface with clients and authorities and negotiate approvals Perform fire engineering calculations and smoke/evacuation modeling Assist commissioning of systems in various facilities Organize in-house resources and manage project scope Develop proposals, budgets, and financial management for projects Mentor junior staff and participate in department initiatives Contribute to business development and maintain quality control of project documentation Prepare technical reports/specifications
Key requirements:
7+ years of fire protection and life safety consulting on Federal projects PE registration required Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent US citizenship and ability to obtain US Government Secret/Top Secret clearance Strong analytical and communication skills Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD Experience in fire protection engineering design and code interpretation analytical thinking effective communication team collaboration Revit AutoCAD NFPA and ICC code interpretation
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.