Senior Fire & Safety Specialist

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? Building engineering at HDR means supporting the digital age and shaping spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. This role as a Fire & Life Safety Specialist Senior will help design critical infrastructure and lead innovation in fire and life safety systems.

• Develop 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 NFPA standards.
• Develop non‑routine and complex life safety design for facilities such as occupancy calculations, travel distances, code compliance drawings, passive fire protection systems, in compliance with International Building & Fire codes and other standards.
• Develop non‑routine and complex drawings using computer‑aided design software.
• Lead projects dedicated to the Fire & Life Safety area of expertise.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Minimum of 15 years of fire & life safety design experience in systems design or regulatory enforcement.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm or a former role specific to fire & life safety.

• Associate degree in a closely related field or a high school diploma with a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Advanced levels of NFPA, ICC certifications or other specialized credentials related to the field of fire & life safety.
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Revit 3D modeling, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lead designs specific to area of expertise.
• Commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee‑owned culture.

United States – Texas – San Antonio

At 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.