Fire Protection & Safety Engineer (Nuclear)
WSP in Canada
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Oshawa, ON
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Our Nuclear subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients in the nuclear industry. Our team offers a wide range of services, including technical and feasibility studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, quality surveillance, commissioning and asset management. This division is operating at an exciting time as nuclear power and new technology solutions are developing globally, with Canada as a leader in nuclear refurbishments, nuclear new builds, incredible capital projects portfolios and a deep history in nuclear supply chain.
WSP is currently seeking an experienced Fire Protection Systems Engineer to join one of our Ontario offices. Several projects will potentially require travel to Tiverton, Ontario, Toronto Ontario, Saint John, New Brunswick, Pickering and Oshawa, Ontario.
As a highly motivated Fire Protection Systems Engineer, you will be the go-to subject matter expert with the ability to lead varied complex fire protection systems design projects in a multidisciplinary setting.
Be involved in projects with our Nuclear Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Why WSP?
#WeAreWSP #ERIcareersWSP #ERIcarrièresWSP #nuclear
What you can expect to do here:
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
The Opportunity:
Our Nuclear subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients in the nuclear industry. Our team offers a wide range of services, including technical and feasibility studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, quality surveillance, commissioning and asset management. This division is operating at an exciting time as nuclear power and new technology solutions are developing globally, with Canada as a leader in nuclear refurbishments, nuclear new builds, incredible capital projects portfolios and a deep history in nuclear supply chain.
WSP is currently seeking an experienced Fire Protection Systems Engineer to join one of our Ontario offices. Several projects will potentially require travel to Tiverton, Ontario, Toronto Ontario, Saint John, New Brunswick, Pickering and Oshawa, Ontario.
As a highly motivated Fire Protection Systems Engineer, you will be the go-to subject matter expert with the ability to lead varied complex fire protection systems design projects in a multidisciplinary setting.
Be involved in projects with our Nuclear Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Why 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.
- Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
- 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.
#WeAreWSP #ERIcareersWSP #ERIcarrièresWSP #nuclear
What you can expect to do here:
- Design building mechanical fire protection systems.
- Lead client and internal team discussions on fire protection concepts and solutions.
- Coordinate meetings with team members, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Prepare plans, hydraulic calculations, specifications, and cost estimates aligned with NFPA standards.
- Conduct field assessments and reporting in fire protection engineering.
- Oversee on-site quality, conduct field surveys, and attend site meetings as needed.
- Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.
- Develop design solutions through sketches, models, and diagrams.
- Supervise and mentor staff to enhance technical skills.
- Perform quality assurance and control for own and peer projects.
- Help develop new standards and specifications for the fire engineering team.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and design strategies for various projects.
- Support business development activities, including proposal and presentation preparation.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Fire Protection Engineering or other relevant training, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in fire protection systems design.
- Masters in Fire Protection preferred but not required.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in your province of residence.
- Experience in the nuclear field of fire protection engineering an asset (CSA N293, N393) and knowledge of NBCC, NFCC, provincial codes, various fire protection standards (UL, NFPA, CSA).
- UL Solutions Integrated System Testing Certification (CAN/ULC-S1001) an asset.
- Ability to design fire protection systems in Revit (AutoSprink RVT) or CAD (HydraCAD).
- Knowledge of HydraCalc software
- Ability to perform and interpret hydraulic calculations.
- Strong understanding of fire safety engineering principals
- Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and analytical skills. problem-solving and priority setting.
- Strong knowledge of fire suppression and fire alarm systems, both design and commissioning are an asset.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD.
- Ability to work and communicate in French is an asset.
- Experience with CFD modeling software (i.e. FDS, ASCOS) is an asset.
- REQUIRED: Must be able to pass Security Clearance.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
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