Fire & Safety Digital Design Specialist

Fire & Life Safety BIM Specialist – (191321) – at HDR, Global Headquarters, Omaha, Nebraska

• Work closely with fire protection engineers, specialists, designers, project managers, and multi‑discipline design teams to lead the BIM design and production of Fire & Life Safety construction documents derived from BIM models.
• Collaborate with the FLS Digital Design Lead to develop BIM content, standardize production practices, ensure quality production, coordinate and monitor deliverables, and continuously improve processes to meet client needs.
• Plan, guide, and coordinate BIM model production, oversee model development, and coordinate with element authors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Generate discipline models and produce BIM elements according to the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
• Create and maintain discipline models, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output, including detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams within project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain model health, coordinate with other discipline models through design reviews and 3‑D coordination processes, and monitor and improve company standards.
• Assist in executing all Digital Delivery requirements and perform other duties as needed.

• Knowledge of production of design developments and construction documents, and thorough knowledge of engineering planning, drafting, and detailing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PDF creation software (Bluebeam and Adobe).
• Experience with Navisworks, Micro Station, and Autodesk products.
• Exposure to fire and life safety system design.
• Associate degree in a technology program or equivalent education and experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to work well with engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Willingness to travel (typically less than 5 %).
• Commitment to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
• Active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

• Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years of related industry experience.
• Technical qualification with 3D design software and document‑management infrastructure.
• Competency in Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Experience with 3D coordination tools.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational traits.
• Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.