Fire & Safety Engineer

Join to apply for the Fire & Life Safety Engineer role at HDR.

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, fostering inclusion throughout our company and communities. We continually ask:
What is our impact on the world?

Our Fire & Life Safety (FLS) team is expanding across various sectors, including Civic, Federal, Data Centers, Healthcare, Resources, Science/Tech/Labs, Transportation, Water, and more.

We seek a highly motivated Fire & Life Safety Engineer to join our Denver, CO team. You will work closely with regional leaders, serve as a consultant, and play a key role in developing and leading a Colorado-based team. Responsibilities include executing projects, providing leadership in fire & life safety design services such as active/passive systems, code consulting, safety evaluations, modeling, inspections, hazard analysis, emergency planning, structural fire protection, root cause analysis, and accessibility consulting.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, detail-oriented, responsible, and eager to advance their careers within a leading A/E firm. Travel may be required, estimated at 15% or less.

The Team: You will join a growing FLS team providing coverage across the U.S., working within integrated A/E teams in diverse industries, primarily based in Denver.

Success in this role requires:

• Proactive communication and relationship-building skills.
• A desire to grow the FLS team globally.
• Team collaboration with a positive attitude.
• Motivation, continuous improvement, and willingness to take on challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
• Good working relationships with project managers, teams, clients, and industry professionals.

Duties and Skills:

• Fire protection engineering and code consulting; may serve as engineer of record.
• Project management of fire & life safety projects and interdisciplinary content.
• Analysis and design of fire protection systems, including suppression, detection, and alarm systems.
• Consulting on code compliance and safety standards.
• Preparation of design analyses, code summaries, safety plans, and reports.
• Design details, plans, diagrams, schedules, and specifications.
• On-site observations and reviews; overseeing project personnel.
• Experience with fire sprinkler, suppression, and alarm systems, NFPA codes, and International Building and Fire Codes is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of fire protection design or consulting experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes relevant to HDR projects.
• Project management experience is desirable.
• Experience with electric vehicle charging, healthcare, data centers, higher education, water/wastewater, industrial facilities.
• Team management experience is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• PE or P.Eng license.
• Experience with commercial or institutional facilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Trane TRACE, or similar software.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Our Values: HDR values diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone is respected and empowered. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. The salary range for Colorado is $88,704 - $145,728, depending on experience and education.