Early Career Fire and Safety Engineer in Training; -Duty Service Member DOD Sk

Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer in Training (Active‑Duty Service Member Only) DOD Skillbridge Program

We are proud to partner with Skill Bridge and support service members as they transition to civilian life. Our program provides valuable, marketable skills in diverse fields such as engineering, science, technology, environmental services, and business operations. Through Skill Bridge, you can connect with experts from various disciplines and locations.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future‑ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure.

Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full‑Time Early Career Fire and Life Safety Engineer for the following offices:
Arlington – VA, Boston – MA, Columbia – MD, Dallas – TX, Houston – TX, and New York – NY.

This opportunity provides technical assistance for design, development, site survey, testing, and inspecting of fire and life safety systems on building projects in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning, and optimal integration of automatic sprinkler, fire alarm, mass notification, and smoke control systems.

Additional tasks include assistance with egress analysis, smoke control and egress modeling, and building and fire code analysis review and compliance. The ideal candidate will be accountable to their tasks and ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Please note that this is an unpaid internship, and service members will continue to receive their service member pay and benefits.

• Research building code, life safety code, and fire code requirements, including familiarity with ICC and NFPA codes, the International Building Code and NFPA 101.
• Assist with the design of fire protection and life safety engineering systems including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems.
• Assist in the preparation of fire engineering calculations including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modeling.
• Assist in the commissioning of fire alarm, fire suppression, smoke control, and life safety systems.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry‑level technical assistance on various code requirements, calculations, and design strategies to develop performance‑based solutions for projects.
• Under general supervision, review architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements, and produce fire safety strategy (basis of design) documents.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Career Development:
  Structured mentorship and professional development programs designed to support your transition and growth in the engineering industry.
• Comprehensive Training:
  Access to virtual and hands‑on training modules to develop both technical and leadership skills for long‑term success.
• Full‑Time Employment: A potential path to permanent employment with WSP USA after completing the program, including opportunities for career advancement within the Property & Buildings Business Line. Permanent employment dependent on hiring manager endorsement.
• Veteran‑Friendly Culture: A supportive, inclusive work environment with resources and networks dedicated to the success of veterans transitioning to civilian careers.

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