HDR · 2 days ago
Fire & Life Safety Specialist
St Louis Park, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$35.20/hr - $50.28/hr
2+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment and fostering a culture of inclusion. They are seeking a Fire & Life Safety Specialist who will create fire alarm system designs and generate contract documents, collaborating with engineers and architects to ensure project success.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
This individual must be capable of creating fire alarm system designs in a BIM model from design information and data provided by the Engineer/Architect
This may include sketches, details diagrams and/or calculations
They must be able to generate contract documents from the Model and perform other BIM Uses identified in the BIM Planning documents
Experience in design analysis software and integration of the analysis models/data with Revit is a plus
Must be familiar with NFPA and industry standards design criteria related to fire alarm systems
This individual must have solid multi-discipline facility design experience, understanding how a project develops from concept through construction and how the different discipline designs interact throughout the life cycle of the project
This individual will be expected to work with both engineers and architects, with minimal oversight
This person must have excellent leadership and communication skills due to the amount of coordination necessary between multiple consultants, disciplines and project team members
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must
Familiarity with applicable codes, Fire and Life Safety (FLS) design criteria, materials, software integration with the BIM model(s), editing specifications, reviewing shop drawings, CPR’s and RFI’s is a plus
They will be expected to work with clients, both internal and external
Some travel may be required
Additional tasks will include assisting with continual improvement of drafting and production standards
Qualification
Required
Associate 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
Preferred
A minimum 2 years' experience required in fire alarm, fire suppression, or code and life safety design with related experience and/or exposure to Facility design is preferred
Experience with Autodesk Products. Most notably Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF creation software (Bluebeam and Adobe)
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Share our desire to grow our FLS team nationally
Commitment to collaborate in a Team environment with a positive and helpful attitude
Be highly motivated, constantly seek improvement in how we do things, and be willing to take on new challenges
Cultivate good working relationships with project managers, project teams, FLS teammates, and other clients as we grow our team
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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