Fire & Life Safety Specialist

Fire & Life Safety Specialist - Location: United States – Texas – San Antonio Full-time, Regular employee status. Responsibilities 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Required Qualifications 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. Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr