Principal Engineer - Fire
WSPChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Posted March 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
WSP is a global design, engineering and environmental consultancy that exists to future-proof cities and environment.
Job Description
Join WSP's Fire and Life Safety team as a Fire Engineer - Senior to Technical Principal and shape the future of fire safety. Combine technical expertise with leadership to deliver smart design solutions across all facets of Fire and Life Safety engineering.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years' professional experience in Fire Engineering
- Experience in developing new business by identifying and capitalising on opportunities to increase revenue, and profit, and expand market penetration
- Proven ability and track record in managing multidisciplinary projects through the full spectrum of the project life cycle and delivering according to quality, time and budget requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage project teams
- Expertise in service line – recognised name within NZ as leader in delivering Fire and Life Safety engineering services for a wide range of clients
Benefits
- Proudly one of the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Listed as one of TIME's 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees