Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Fire Protection Designer/EIT
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high‑performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
HDR’s Fire & Life Safety (FLS) team is continuing to expand our market sector expertise across HDR’s client base, including Civic (high‑rises, auditoriums/arenas, detention, recreational), Federal (Department of Defense (DoD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Veteran Affairs (VA), National Park Service (NPS), General Services Administration (GSA), Healthcare, Resources (hazardous materials, power, hydropower, waste, oil/gas/LNG, mining, industrial, fuels, material handling), Science/Tech/Labs, Transportation (aviation, rail, roads/bridges, marine, public transit), and Water (water/waste/storm treatment).
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct design production and deliver our fire & life safety design services, including active and passive fire and life safety systems, code consulting, life safety and egress evaluations, performance‑based design, fire/smoke/egress modeling, inspection and plan review, hazard and risk analysis, emergency management and planning, structural fire protection, fire root cause analysis, and accessibility consulting.
Assist on the fire protection portions of projects under the direction of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer.
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 promote the skills of designers and drafters.
Monitor the schedule and budgets for projects.
Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record.
Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants.
Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information.
Assist in writing the specifications in conjunction with the Technical Services Department.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a technical design or consulting role involving fire protection or other building systems.
Good working knowledge of, and experience with, Autodesk Products such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
Local candidates preferred.
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
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 – North Carolina – Charlotte
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
BusinessClass: Fire and Life Safety
Job Posting At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.
We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high‑performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
HDR’s Fire & Life Safety (FLS) team is continuing to expand our market sector expertise across HDR’s client base, including Civic (high‑rises, auditoriums/arenas, detention, recreational), Federal (Department of Defense (DoD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Veteran Affairs (VA), National Park Service (NPS), General Services Administration (GSA), Healthcare, Resources (hazardous materials, power, hydropower, waste, oil/gas/LNG, mining, industrial, fuels, material handling), Science/Tech/Labs, Transportation (aviation, rail, roads/bridges, marine, public transit), and Water (water/waste/storm treatment).
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct design production and deliver our fire & life safety design services, including active and passive fire and life safety systems, code consulting, life safety and egress evaluations, performance‑based design, fire/smoke/egress modeling, inspection and plan review, hazard and risk analysis, emergency management and planning, structural fire protection, fire root cause analysis, and accessibility consulting.
Assist on the fire protection portions of projects under the direction of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer.
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 promote the skills of designers and drafters.
Monitor the schedule and budgets for projects.
Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record.
Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants.
Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information.
Assist in writing the specifications in conjunction with the Technical Services Department.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a technical design or consulting role involving fire protection or other building systems.
Good working knowledge of, and experience with, Autodesk Products such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
Local candidates preferred.
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
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 – North Carolina – Charlotte
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
BusinessClass: Fire and Life Safety
Job Posting At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.
We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
#J-18808-Ljbffr