Fire Protection Designer/EIT

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Fire Protection Designer/EIT in Charlotte, NC to support fire protection portions of projects under supervision. You will meet with clients, interpret data for designers, and help ensure design accuracy and code compliance.

This role emphasizes collaboration within an employee-owned culture and ongoing professional development. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or related), 2+ years’ experience, and EIT and NICET credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Fire & Life Safety design experience
• EIT certificate preferred; otherwise Design Coordinator path for career progression
• NICET certification desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Fire & Life Safety design

Client meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

EIT certificate

NICET certification

Job description

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?
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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 Fire Protection Designer/EIT, we'll count on you to:

• 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

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• A minimum of 2 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
• NICET certification

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 Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Fire and Life Safety Job Posting:Sep 22, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.