HDR · 1 day ago
Fire and Life Safety Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Fire and Life Safety Engineer to manage fire protection aspects of complex projects, ensuring compliance with codes and overseeing project execution.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Manage the fire protection portions of complex projects
Independently evaluate, select and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques and procedures to make decisions on a broad range of fire protection issues
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
Take responsibility for programming, and conceptualizing and designing complex systems and projects
Develop a basic approach to the working drawings
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 assigned projects
Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record
Through the Project Manager, establish contact with the client or appropriate representative to assure continuity and integrity of information received from the client
Visit project sites as requested by the Construction Services Department or as contractually required
Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants
Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information
Prepare periodic project status reports for review by the Project Manager and the Department Director
Ensure that the Construction Services Department is familiar with the project's characteristics
Write the specifications in conjunction with the Technical Services Department
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Previous experience in commercial or institutional facilities
Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
A minimum of 3 years experience in commercial or institutional facilities
Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
Local candidates are preferred
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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