Fire Protection Designer of Record | Sprinklers & Alarms

HKA Enterprises; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises seeks a Designer of Record to lead fire protection design projects, developing and reviewing sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm layouts while coordinating with clients, stakeholders, project designers, and architects.

You will supervise junior staff, seal construction drawings, perform calculations, conduct studies, and present findings to clients; travel less than 15% may be required, and U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in fire protection engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of fire protection design experience.
• Proficiency in REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Designer of Record for fire protection projects and coordinate with clients and architects.
• Develop, review, and seal construction drawings and specifications.
• Perform calculations, studies, and rough layouts as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure quality across deliverables.
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders and manage project milestones.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology, or a related field

Tools

REVIT

Job description

HKA Enterprises seeks a Designer of Record to lead fire protection design projects, developing and reviewing sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm layouts while coordinating with clients, stakeholders, project designers, and architects.

You will supervise junior staff, seal construction drawings, perform calculations, conduct studies, and present findings to clients; travel less than 15% may be required, and U.S. work authorization is required.