Senior Fire and Life Safety Engineer

4 days ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States HDR Full time
About HDR

At HDR, we specialize in providing comprehensive engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services to a diverse range of clients. Our multidisciplinary teams of experts work together to deliver innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each project.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Fire and Life Safety Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services Group in either Charlotte or Raleigh, NC. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise in fire protection engineering and code consulting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance and support to project teams on fire protection engineering and code consulting efforts
  • Develop and lead a team of fire protection engineers to deliver high-quality projects
  • Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems and design new fire protection systems, including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm, and mass notification systems
  • Provide consulting services for life safety, building, and fire code compliance
  • Develop thorough and clear design analysis, summary of code requirements, and life safety plans
  • Plan and design details, including engineering concepts, distribution plans, riser diagrams, detail drawings, schedules, specifications, design analysis, and engineering reports
  • Occasionally conduct on-site project observations and reviews to fulfill contractual obligations for construction phase services
  • Manage day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Fire Protection Engineering PE registration is required
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a technical fire protection design or consulting role involving fire protection systems
  • Experience in designing fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm systems layouts utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes is required
  • Project management experience is required
  • Working knowledge of NFPA codes as applicable to HDR's project types
  • Ability to cultivate good working relationships with project managers, project teams, FLS teammates, and other clients as we grow our team
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with one or more of the following: electric fleet vehicle charging facilities, healthcare facilities, data center/mission-critical facilities, higher education, water/wastewater, industrial process facilities
  • Experience identifying, recruiting, hiring, and managing team members
  • Local candidates are preferred


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