HDR · 3 days ago
Fire & Life Safety Engineer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a highly motivated Fire & Life Safety Engineer to join their expanding team in Denver, CO, where the role involves managing fire protection engineering projects and providing consulting services in fire and life safety design.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Fire protection engineering and code consulting efforts; you may be responsible as engineer of record for projects in Colorado and other locations across the country
Project management, responsible for managing dedicated fire & life safety projects and FLS content of interdisciplinary projects
Performing analysis of existing fire protection systems, as well as designing new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems
Providing consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance
Develop thorough and clear Design Analysis, Summary of Code Requirements and Life Safety Plans, and accurate Reports
Planning and design details including engineering concepts, distribution plans, riser diagrams, detail drawings, schedules, specifications, design analysis, engineering reports, etc
Occasional on-site project observations and reviews; duties required to fulfill contractual obligations for construction phase services; overseeing other personnel assigned to this responsibility
Experience in designing fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm systems layouts utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes is required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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
Minimum of 5 years of technical and experience in a technical fire protection design or consulting role involving fire protection systems
Working knowledge of NFPA codes as applicable to HDR's project types
Project management experience is desirable
Experience with one or more of the following: electric fleet vehicle charging facilities, healthcare facilities, data center/mission-critical facilities, higher education, water/wastewater, industrial process facilities
Experience identifying, recruiting, hiring, and managing team members
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
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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