Fire & Safety Specialist

The Fire & Life Safety Specialist will develop and design fire protection and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with national standards and codes.

• Develop fire protection drawings for facilities such as fire suppression systems, fire alarm and detection systems, and alternate extinguishing system in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
• Develop life safety drawings 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 drawings by using computer‑aided design software under the direct supervision of other fire protection technicians or engineers
• Perform other duties as needed

• A minimum of 2 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
• 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

Primary

Location:

United States – Texas – San Antonio

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Fire and Life Safety

Job Posting: 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, arrests, and conviction records.