Senior Fire & Safety Specialist

Senior Fire & Life Safety Specialist

Primary

Location:

United States - Texas - San Antonio

Other Locations: United States - Texas - Austin

• 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 the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
• Develop 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 Standards
• Develop non-routine and complex drawings using computer-aided design software
• Lead projects dedicated to Fire & Life Safety expertise
• Perform other duties as needed

• A minimum of 15 years Fire & Life Safety design experience in systems design or regulatory enforcement
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm or 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 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Full-time

Regular

May 21, 2026

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.