Graduate Fire Life Safety Consultant

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career!

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

GHD has an opportunity for Entry Level Consultants with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Fire Protection Engineering), Construction Management or Architecture, within our US West Fire Life Safety (FLS) Business Group in one of GHD’s offices in California .

The position will support a wide variety of projects by providing fire protection and life safety consulting, system design and field work.

The candidates should be interested in developing innovative and concise solutions, use research-based approaches, and apply multidisciplinary knowledge to reduce fire risks to people and properties.

GHD FLS Group supports Future Communities by assisting in providing services for Healthcare, Higher Education, Transportation, Research and Development, Renewable & Future Energy, Federal, Residential and Commercial projects.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you!

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :

• Fire Life Safety Consulting to End-users, Architects / Engineers (A / E) Firms, and Governmental Agencies
• Design Documents for Fire Protection, Fire Alarm and Special Suppression Systems.
• Preparing Building / Fire and Life Safety Code Analysis / Reports
• Fire and Egress Computer Modeling and Analysis
• Design, Testing, and Commissioning of Smoke Control Systems
• Developing Engineering Judgements and Performance Based Design Approaches
• Evaluation of Existing Building Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
• Client Relations / Communications
• Presentations to customers
• Team Collaboration

What you will bring to the team :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Fire Protection Engineering), Construction Management or Architecture, or related field
• 0 to 3 years of experience
• Knowledge of Built Environment Construction
• Bluebeam, AutoCAD and / or Autodesk Revit knowledge is desirable
• Desire to Learn and Grow Professionally
• Public Safety Oriented
• Excellent Communication Skills and Teamwork
• Solution Driven
• Highly motivated and Business / Client Focused
• Ability to Perform Field Work / Site Survey

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

EEO Statement US : As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Salary range : $73,000- $83,000