Fire and Life Safety Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)
FilledJob Description
Position: Fire & Life Safety Engineer (Mission Critical / Data Center)
Company: WSP (kW Mission Critical Engineering – A WSP Company)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $103,300 – $137,000 (based on experience and location)
About the Company
kW Mission Critical Engineering, part of WSP, is a global consulting engineering firm specializing in the design of data centers and mission-critical facilities. The firm delivers innovative building systems across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunications, and security infrastructure for Fortune 100 clients worldwide.
Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, award-winning projects, and strong career development opportunities within a globally recognized engineering organization.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Fire & Life Safety Engineer to design and implement fire protection systems for mission-critical environments. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, coordination with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design automatic fire sprinkler, fire detection, and alarm systems.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation for code authorities.
- Review fire and safety drawings to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
- Develop project specifications for fire suppression (CSI Division 21) and fire alarm systems.
- Conduct technical analysis, modeling, and solution development.
- Lead project tasks and mentor junior engineering staff.
- Review shop drawings, calculations, and product data against contract documents.
- Provide life safety insights to design teams and clients.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and coordination with construction teams.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in fire protection engineering.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience designing fire protection systems for commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
- Knowledge of fire protection, mechanical, and building codes.
- Experience mentoring or training junior staff.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with mechanical systems and energy storage systems.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Fire Protection Engineer license.
- Experience in data centers or mission-critical environments.
- Experience working on international projects.
- Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools such as Revit.
Benefits
WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Flexible and agile workplace environment
About WSP
WSP USA is part of one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, delivering solutions across infrastructure, buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environmental sectors with more than 15,000 employees across 300+ U.S. offices.
