Fire & Life Safety Specialist (Fire Sprinkler)
Job Description
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years’ experience required in fire alarm design with related experience and/or exposure to Facility design is preferred.
- NICET certified or Bachelor of Sciences degree is preferred.
- Experience with Autodesk Products is a plus. Most notably Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF creation software (Bluebeam and Adobe).
- Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
- Share our desire to grow our FLS team nationally.
- Commitment to collaborate in a Team environment with a positive and helpful attitude.
- Be highly motivated, constantly seek improvement in how we do things, and be willing to take on new challenges.
- Cultivate good working relationships with project managers, project teams, FLS teammates, and other clients as we grow our team.
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Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in a closely related field or a High School diploma with a combination of education and relevant experience
- Entry Level NFPA, ICC Certifications or other specialized credentials related to the field of Fire & Life Safety
- Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Specialty software experience need to perform designs specific to area of expertise.
- 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-Nebraska-Omaha
Other Locations
: United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Iowa
Industry
: Building Engineering
Schedule
: Full-time
Employee Status
: Regular
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
This individual must be capable of creating fire suppression system designs in a BIM model from design information and data provided by the Engineer/Architect. This may include sketches, details diagrams and/or calculations. They must be able to generate contract documents from the Model and perform other BIM Uses identified in the BIM Planning documents. Experience in design analysis software and integration of the analysis models/data with Revit is a plus. Must be familiar with NFPA and industry standards design criteria related to fire protection systems.
This individual must have solid multi-discipline facility design experience, understanding how a project develops from concept through construction and how the different discipline designs interact throughout the life cycle of the project. This individual will be expected to work with both engineers and architects, with minimal oversight. This person must have excellent leadership and communication skills due to the amount of coordination necessary between multiple consultants, disciplines and project team members. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Familiarity with applicable codes, Fire and Life Safety (FLS) design criteria, materials, software integration with the BIM model(s), editing specifications, reviewing shop drawings, CPR’s and RFI’s is a plus. They will be expected to work with clients, both internal and external. Some travel may be required.
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Typically 6–12 years’ experience in building services design within a consulting environment.
- Consulting experience is essential.
- Chartered or working towards CPEng (Engineers Australia preferred).
- Strong understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards (AS 2118, AS 2419, AS 1670, AS 1851 etc.).
- Experience in designing fire protection systems such as sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, and fire detection and alarm systems including Emergency Warning and Intercom Systems.
- Experience in designing Special Hazard Systems.
- Ability to prepare technical reports, design documentation, and engineering calculations.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Hydraulic calculation tools (e.g. Hyena).
- Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, builders, certifiers, and fire authorities.
- Understanding construction processes, site inspections, and commissioning requirements.
- Strong understanding of performance-based fire engineering and its application.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with Australian regulatory frameworks.
- FPAS Accreditation – or eligibility and interest in obtaining.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complete design packages with minimal supervision.
- Strong background in building services design of data centers, commercial, industrial, health, defence, education, sports and aquatic or mixed-use projects.
- Data Centre / Mission Critical project experience (highly desirable / preferred).
- Interest in developing skills in project delivery, resource planning, and commercial awareness.
- Proficiency in relevant design and engineering tools (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and specialist analysis software).
About You
- Demonstrated technical capability with a focus on high-quality design delivery outcomes.
- Confident working independently on defined scopes of work.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance and coordination.
- Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and add value.
- Curious and growth-oriented, with a willingness to ask questions, challenge assumptions and continuously learn,
- Collaborative team member who contributes positively to project and office culture.
- Committed to continuous professional development and technical excellence.
- Alignment with HDR’s values, including quality delivery, continuous improvement, and HDR’s employee-owned culture.
