Fire Protection Engineering

Fire Protection Engineer

HDR is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in North Carolina. This position must be based out of one of our NC offices (Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Asheville, Wilmington). In the role of Fire Protection Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Manage the fire protection portions of complex projects

Independently evaluate, select and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques and procedures to make decisions on a broad range of fire protection issues

Take responsibility for all aspects of the work, including drawings and specifications, meeting schedules and budgets, and directing assigned staff

Meet with clients and contractors

Take responsibility for programming, and conceptualizing and designing complex systems and projects

Develop a basic approach to the working drawings

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 assigned projects

Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record

Through the Project Manager, establish contact with the client or appropriate representative to assure continuity and integrity of information received from the client

Visit project sites as requested by the Construction Services Department or as contractually required

Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants

Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information

Prepare periodic project status reports for review by the Project Manager and the Department Director

Ensure that the Construction Services Department is familiar with the project's characteristics

Write the specifications in conjunction with the Technical Services Department

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years experience in commercial or institutional facilities

Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience

Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required

NICET III or NICET IV

Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Previous experience in commercial or institutional facilities

Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must