Fire Protection Designer - EIT Pathway

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

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Fire Protection Designer/EIT to contribute on fire protection design portions of projects under the guidance of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, meeting with clients and contractors, and coordinating with designers and drafters.

Preferred qualifications include an EIT and NICET certification, 2+ years in Fire & Life Safety design, and a Bachelor's in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; HDR values an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist on 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 drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets.
• Review applicable codes and record them for the design record.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants.
• Check contract documents and shop drawings; respond to RFIs.
• Assist in writing specifications with the Technical Services Department.

Skills

Fire protection design

Project coordination

Client meetings

Education

EIT certification

NICET certification

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

HDR is seeking a Fire Protection Designer/EIT to contribute on fire protection design portions of projects under the guidance of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, meeting with clients and contractors, and coordinating with designers and drafters.

Preferred qualifications include an EIT and NICET certification, 2+ years in Fire & Life Safety design, and a Bachelor's in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; HDR values an active participant in our employee-owned culture.