Senior Fire & Life Safety Specialist

HDR, Inc.
United States, Minnesota, St. Louis Park
Dec 28, 2024
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 Senior Fire & Life Safety Specialist, we'll count on you to: Develop non-routine and complex Fire Protection designs for facilities such as fire suppression systems, fire alarm and detection systems, and alternate extinguishing system in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Develop non-routine and complex Life Safety design 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 non-routine and complex drawings by using computer-aided design software Lead projects dedicated to Fire & Life Safety Area of expertise Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 15 years Fire & Life Safety design experience in systems design or regulatory enforcement Previous experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm or former role specific to Fire & Life Safety LI-BC1 Required Qualifications* Associate degree in a closely related field or a High School diploma with a combination of education and relevant experience Advanced Levels of NFPA, ICC Certifications or other specialized credentials related to the field of Fire & Life Safety Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Revit 3D Modeling and Microsoft Office Ability to lead 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-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Industry : Building Engineering Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Fire and Life Safety Job Posting : Aug 15, 2024