Fire & Life Safety Specialist (Fire Sprinkler)

About the role

As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, this position involves creating fire suppression system designs in a BIM model. The role requires experience in design analysis software and integration with Revit, familiarity with NFPA and industry standards, and strong multi-discipline facility design experience.

Responsibilities

• Create fire suppression system designs in a BIM model from design information and data provided by the Engineer/Architect.
• Generate contract documents from the Model and perform other BIM Uses identified in the BIM Planning documents.
• Experience in design analysis software and integration of the analysis models/data with Revit is a plus.
• Familiarity with NFPA and industry standards design criteria related to fire protection systems.
• Work with both engineers and architects, with minimal oversight.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential for coordinating among multiple consultants, disciplines, and project team members.
• Achieve excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ensure familiarity with applicable codes, Fire and Life Safety (FLS) design criteria, materials, software integration with the BIM model(s), editing specifications, reviewing shop drawings, CPR’s and RFI’s.
• Work with clients, both internal and external.
• Assist with continual improvement of drafting and production standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience required in fire alarm design with related experience and/or exposure to Facility design is preferred.
• NICET certified or Bachelor of Sciences degree is preferred.
• Experience with Autodesk Products is a plus. Specialized software experience needed for specific areas of expertise.
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF creation software (Bluebeam and Adobe).

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Share our desire to grow our FLS team nationally.
• Commitment to collaborate in a Team environment with a positive and helpful attitude.
• Be highly motivated, constantly seek improvement in how we do things, and be willing to take on new challenges.
• Cultivate good working relationships with project managers, project teams, FLS teammates, and other clients as we grow our team.

Required Qualifications

• Associate 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 needed for specific areas of expertise.

What We Believe

We believe that HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.