Job Description

currently initiating a search for a Fire Protection/ Technical Safety Engineer to support our Houston, Texas or Boston, Massachusettes office. Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client\xe2\x80\x99s objectives and solves their challenges. WSP USA is inviting applications for a Fire Protection / Technical Safety Engineer position for offshore wind energy projects. Offshore Wind is one of the fastest-growing energy sectors for WSP and this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow as a subject matter expert and also as a multi-discipline Project Manager.

• Identify and interpret regulatory requirements relevant to fire protection of offshore wind farm facilities.
• Identify and evaluate fire risk and propose fire protection measures that are apt for the offshore environment.
• Evaluate applicable fire protection codes and standards requirements with the distinction between onshore vs offshore industry and coordinate response with input from fellow project team members.
• Proactively work project team of both WSP and the Client to identify and establish design basis requirements (Ref. NFPA 850). Work toward achieving consensus in resolving the technical issue and achieving a fit-for-purpose solution.
• Review vendor documentation, follow up with vendors for clarification, and 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 the width and depth of the WSP organization.
• Uphold workplace safety and abide by WSP\xe2\x80\x99s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Serve as a lead engineer / engineer-of-record for fire protection discipline deliverables.

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