Fire and Safety Engineer

Overview

HDR is looking for a Fire and Life Safety Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will manage the fire protection portions of complex projects, independently evaluate and apply engineering techniques, handle all aspects of design including drawings and specifications, meet project schedules and budgets, liaise with clients and contractors, and coordinate with other disciplines.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Location:

United States—North Carolina—Charlotte

Schedule:

Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular