Fire & Life Safety Specialist

About the role

We'll count on you to develop Fire Protection and Life Safety drawings for facilities in compliance with NFPA and International Building & Fire codes. You'll also perform other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop Fire Protection drawings for facilities such as fire suppression systems, fire alarm and detection systems, and alternate extinguishing systems in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
• Develop Life Safety drawings for facilities such as occupancy calculations, travel distances, code compliance drawings, passive fire protection systems, in compliance with the International Building & Fire codes and other Standards
• Develop drawings by using computer-aided design software under the direct supervision of other Fire Protection Technicians or Engineers
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years Fire & Life Safety design experience in systems design or regulatory enforcement
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm or former role specific to Fire & Life Safety
• Affiliate degree in a closely related field or a High School diploma with a combination of education and relevant experience
• Entry Level NFPA, ICC Certifications or other specialized credentials related to the field of Fire & Life Safety
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Specialty software experience need to perform designs specific to area of expertise

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

• Computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Specialty software experience

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Fire and Life Safety

Job Posting

May 21, 2026

At HDR

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.