Senior Fire & Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• 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 the Fire & Life Safety area of expertise
• Perform other duties as needed

• Minimum of 15 years Fire & Life Safety design experience in systems design or regulatory enforcement
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm or a previous role specifically in 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 Fire & Life Safety
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Revit 3D Modeling and Microsoft Office
• Ability to lead designs specific to the area of expertise
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary

Location:

United States
- Texas
- San Antonio

Other Locations:
United States
- Texas
- Austin

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Fire and Life Safety

Job Posting:
May 22, 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.