Fire Protection Designer/EIT

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' ' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Fire Protection Designer/EIT, we'll count on you to: Assist on the fire protection portions of projects under the direction of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer Meet with clients and contractors Interpret engineering data for designers and drafters Check the drawings on a continuing basis to ensure accuracy and completeness, and promote the skills of designers and drafters Monitor the schedule and budgets for projects Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information Assist in writing the specifications in conjunction with the Technical Services Department Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression 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 #LI-HO1 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location United States-North Carolina-Charlotte Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular BusinessClass : Fire and Life Safety Job Posting Sep 22, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affi… We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr