Fire Protection Designer

About HED We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share. Position Summary This individual is a system expert, Revit authority, and go-to mentor within the studio. They are expected to guide project teams through all design phases, resolve complex coordination challenges, and ensure quality and consistency across documentation. The Fire Protection Designer serves as a bridge between technical execution and strategic planning and is expected to influence standards, coach team members, and represent the firm in advanced technical discussions with clients and consultants. Essential Functions Lead the production and coordination of full fire protection design packages for large-scale or highly complex projects. Standardize fire protection Revit workflows across teams and lead development of firmwide modeling resources, families, and templates. Resolve advanced technical modeling challenges and mentor staff in efficient BIM strategies. Review and approve project documentation for compliance with code, performance objectives, and client requirements. Author and edit project narratives, design briefs, and owner-facing documents with minimal oversight. Integrate fire protection systems across disciplines; resolve multi-system conflicts with architectural and structural teams. Perform advanced fire protection system analysis. Develop and implement firm tools for fire protection calculations, system sizing, and code compliance checking. Lead or co‑lead BIM Execution Plan strategy and integration across project teams and external consultants. Define project fire protection design strategies, workflows, and milestone deliverables in collaboration with engineers and project managers. Independently scope and plan project phases for fire protection scope, including resourcing and delegation across disciplines and offices. Ensure fire protection technical delivery aligns with project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations. Provide cross-project mentorship in fire protection system design, QAQC strategies, and advanced documentation techniques. Guide emerging designers and engineers in technical decision-making and problem-solving approaches. Develop structured onboarding or training content for new staff or designers. Model team collaboration and delegate work strategically to grow others’ confidence and capability. Lead fire protection segments of client and consultant meetings, including system presentations and technical decision‑making forums. Communicate clearly and confidently about fire protection decisions, trade‑offs, and performance metrics with diverse audiences. Guide the team in technical response development for fire protection RFIs, field conditions, and VE proposals. Influence client and project partner expectations around fire protection scope, documentation quality, and system performance. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent, required. 10+ years of experience in the AEC industry preferred. Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required. Strong organizational skills preferred. Revit experience required. Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required. Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required. Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in‑person. Visual acuity to perform responsibilities. Work Environment We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in‑office days to connect with teammates and build culture. The office is a professional, open‑space environment for collaborative and independent work. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr HED