Fire and Life Safety Engineer-(183969) 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR is looking for a Fire and Life Safety Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC. In this role, 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

Local candidates are preferred Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) 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

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 Industry

:Building Engineering Schedule

:Full-time Employee Status

:RegularBusinessClass:Fire and Life Safety Job Posting

:Feb 17, 2025