Fire Alarm System Designer

15 hours ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada WSP Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year
Description

The Opportunity:

As a Fire Alarm Designer you will assist with the preparation of engineering drawings and specification for fire protection alarm systems. Additional tasks include assistance with building and fire code analysis review and compliance. As a designer with us, you'll be part of our growing team, using your skills to design and partner on major Infrastructure projects in Canada.

Why choose WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
  • Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

  • Assist with the design of automatic fire alarm systems
  • Coordinate with the project team, external vendors, other engineers and architects, while implementing design modifications as necessary.
  • Execute directions as provided by engineers and management.
  • Gather appropriate resources in order to assist in problem solving.
  • Communicate engineering design concepts professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Occasional local travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

What you'll bring to WSP:

  • Related Bachelor of Engineering degree or Engineering Technology diploma.
  • 0-3 years of fire protection and life safety experience
  • Knowledge of REVIT and AutoCAD
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of NFPA, FM Global, Building and Fire Code Standards.  
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • French language proficiency is an asset.
  • A working knowledge of hydraulic calculation software is an asset.

To qualify for this role, you must be eligible for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance. This is a mandatory requirement to work with some of our clients.

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