Fire Protection Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The candidate will manage fire protection aspects of complex projects, utilize engineering techniques, and ensure the accuracy of project documentation. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a professional license. Other qualifications involve experience in commercial facilities and proficiency in relevant software. The role offers opportunities within a supportive, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in commercial or institutional facilities.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fire protection portions of complex projects.
• Evaluate advanced engineering techniques for fire protection issues.
• Monitor schedules and budgets for assigned projects.
• Prepare project status reports for review.

Skills

Experience in commercial/institutional facilities

Proficiency in MS Office

Understanding of sustainable design/LEED

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Trane TRACE or similar software

Job description

Position Overview

HDR is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in North Carolina. The role is based in one of our NC offices (Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston‑Salem, Asheville, Wilmington).

Responsibilities

• Manage the fire protection portions of complex projects.
• Independently evaluate, select and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques and procedures to make decisions on a broad range of fire protection issues.
• Take responsibility for all aspects of the work, including drawings and specifications, meeting schedules and budgets, and directing assigned staff.
• Meet with clients and contractors.
• Take responsibility for programming, and conceptualizing and designing complex systems and projects.
• Develop a basic approach to the working drawings.
• 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 assigned projects.
• Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record.
• Through the Project Manager, establish contact with the client or appropriate representative to assure continuity and integrity of information received from the client.
• Visit project sites as requested by the Construction Services Department or as contractually required.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants.
• Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information.
• Prepare periodic project status reports for review by the Project Manager and the Department Director.
• Ensure that the Construction Services Department is familiar with the project's characteristics.
• Write the specifications in conjunction with the Technical Services Department.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in commercial or institutional facilities.
• Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required.
• NICET III or NICET IV.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE, P.Eng).
• Previous experience in commercial or institutional facilities.
• Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, and manufacturer selection software.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.