Sr. Plumbing & Fire Protection Specialist
Job Description
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Responsibilities
In the role of Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Specialist, we'll count on you to:
- Manage the plumbing and fire protection portions of complex projects including hospitals, research facilities, data centers, and other facility types
- Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques and procedures to make decisions on a broad range of plumbing and fire protection issues
- Complete design of plumbing systems including domestic cold water, domestic hot water, sanitary drainage and vent systems, storm drainage systems, pumping systems, water treatment, reclaimed water, and natural gas distribution systems
- Complete design of fire protection systems including wet, dry, and specialty systems
- Capable of laying out sprinkler head locations and standpipes
- Develop hydraulic calculations for sprinklers and standpipes using computer software programs
- 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
- Interpret engineering data for designers and drafters
- Check the drawings on a continuing basis to ensure accuracy and completeness and oversee deliverables to clients for quality control
- Mentor and develop the skills of designers and drafters
- Monitor the schedule and budgets for projects
- Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects
- Review and summarize applicable codes and for inclusion in the project basis of design, drawings, and specifications
- Coordinate plumbing and fire protection work with other disciplines and consultants
- Review shop drawings and answer requests for information
- Prepare periodic project status reports for review by the Project Manager and the Department Director
- Write project specifications as required for the fire protection scope of work
- Visit project sites as requested or as contractually required to monitor construction progress and resolve issues in the field
- Perform other duties as needed
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 10 years experience in plumbing and fire protection system design. This includes experience in code review and interpretation
- Thorough knowledge of applicable building and NFPA Codes pertaining to plumbing and fire protection systems
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Take ownership of assignments and work both independently and as part of a large project team
- Strongly motivated, well organized, and showing professional initiative
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline
- Medical gas and acid waste and vent systems design experience a plus
- Fire alarm, life safety, and detection systems design experience a plus
- PE license preferred
- Proficiency in Revit a plus
- Local candidates are preferred.
