Fire & Life Safety Engineer

About the role

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. Fire & Life Safety Engineers play a crucial role in designing the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Executing production and managing projects
• Providing leadership in continually evolving and delivering fire & life safety design services
• Designing fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems
• Performing analysis of existing fire protection systems, as well as designing new fire protection systems
• Consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance
• Developing thorough and clear Design Analysis, Summary of Code Requirements and Life Safety Plans, and accurate Reports
• Planning and design details including engineering concepts, distribution plans, riser diagrams, detail drawings, schedules, specifications, design analysis, engineering reports, etc.
• Occasional on-site project observations and reviews; fulfilling contractual obligations for construction phase services; overseeing other personnel assigned to this responsibility

Requirements

• Engineering PE registration is required
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Working knowledge of NFPA codes as applicable to HDR’s project types
• Experience in designing fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm systems layouts utilizing hydraulic calculation programs

Skills

• Self-motivated, goal and detail oriented
• Take pride and responsibility for your work
• Willing to take on new challenges
• Proactive communicator
• Collaborative in a Team environment with a positive and helpful attitude
• Ability to participate in multiple projects immediately in a technical design and consulting role
• Ability to effectively network with other fire and life safety industry professionals

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is full-time, with occasional travel estimated at 15% or less.