Fire & Safety Specialist; Fire Sprinkler

Fire & Life Safety Specialist (Fire Sprinkler) - (192595)

• Create fire suppression system designs in a BIM model from design information and data provided by the Engineer/Architect. This may include sketches, detail diagrams and/or calculations.
• 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.
• Solid multi-discipline facility design experience, understanding how a project develops from concept through construction and how different discipline designs interact throughout the life cycle.
• Ability to work with both engineers and architects, with minimal oversight.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills due to coordination with multiple consultants, disciplines and project team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 is a plus.
• Work with clients, internal and external; some travel may be required.
• Assist with continual improvement of drafting and production standards.

• 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. Most notably Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF creation software (Bluebeam and Adobe).
• 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.

• 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 to perform designs specific to area of expertise.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

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.