Senior Fire & Life Safety Specialist

Summary

ResponsibilitiesDevelop non-routine and complex Fire Protection designs 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) StandardsDevelop non-routine and complex Life Safety designs 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 StandardsDevelop non-routine and complex drawings using computer-aided design softwareLead projects dedicated to the Fire & Life Safety area of expertisePerform other duties as neededPreferred QualificationsMinimum of 15 years Fire & Life Safety design experience in systems design or regulatory enforcementPrevious experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm or a previous role specifically in Fire & Life SafetyRequired QualificationsAssociate degree in a closely related field or a high school diploma with a combination of education and relevant experienceAdvanced levels of NFPA, ICC certifications or other specialized credentials related to Fire & Life SafetyStrong computer skills using AutoCAD, Revit 3D Modeling and Microsoft OfficeAbility to lead designs specific to the area of expertiseAttitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture is a mustPrimary Location: United States - Texas - San AntonioOther Locations: United States - Texas - AustinIndustry: Building EngineeringSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Class: Fire and Life SafetyJob Posting: May 22, 2026At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

ResponsibilitiesDevelop non-routine and complex Fire Protection designs 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) StandardsDevelop non-routine and complex Life Safety designs 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 StandardsDevelop non-routine and complex drawings using computer-aided design softwareLead projects dedicated to the Fire & Life Safety area of expertisePerform other duties as neededPreferred QualificationsMinimum of 15 years Fire & Life Safety design experience in systems design or regulatory enforcementPrevious experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm or a previous role specifically in Fire & Life SafetyRequired QualificationsAssociate degree in a closely related field or a high school diploma with a combination of education and relevant experienceAdvanced levels of NFPA, ICC certifications or other specialized credentials related to Fire & Life SafetyStrong computer skills using AutoCAD, Revit 3D Modeling and Microsoft OfficeAbility to lead designs specific to the area of expertiseAttitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture is a mustPrimary Location: United States - Texas - San AntonioOther Locations: United States - Texas - AustinIndustry: Building EngineeringSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Class: Fire and Life SafetyJob Posting: May 22, 2026At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.#J-18808-Ljbffr