Fire & Life Safety Specialist (Fire Sprinkler Designer)

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?Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.In the role of a Fire & Life Safety Specialist, we'll count on you to:Develop Fire Protection drawings for facilities such as fire suppression systems and alternate extinguishing system in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) StandardsDevelop Life Safety drawings for facilities such as occupancy calculations, travel distances, code compliance drawings, passive fire protection systems, in compliance with the International Building & Fire codes and other Standards.Develop drawings by using computer-aided design software under the direct supervision of other Fire Protection Technicians or EngineersPerform other duties as needed Preferred QualificationsA minimum of 2 years Fire & Life Safety design experience in systems design or regulatory enforcementPrevious experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm or former role specific to Fire & Life Safety QualificationsRequired QualificationsAssociate 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 BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.