Fire Protection Engineer - Designer of Record (Hybrid)

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Designer of Record for fire protection design projects.

The role involves leading sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm layouts, coordinating with clients, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of fire protection design experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency in REVIT.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology, or related field.
• At least 4 years of fire protection design experience.
• Proficiency in REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Designer of Record for fire protection design projects, including schedule, budget, delegation of work to junior staff, quality control, and sealing or stamping construction drawings and specifications.
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, conduct studies, perform calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches as required.
• Present findings and outcomes to clients and other stakeholders.
• Perform high-level tasks with minimal supervision using defined standards, procedures, and codes.
• Research products and assist project designers and project architects with material selection and system research.
• Design fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layouts using hydraulic calculation programs and knowledge of ICC, NFPA, International Building, and International Fire Codes.
• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks, including document management and processing RFIs and change orders.
• Provide staff development and mentoring for junior staff while ensuring quality delivery of work completed by supervised staff.
• Provide project quality‑control reviews at project milestones and continuous over‑the‑shoulder discipline checks.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Tools

REVIT

Job description

HKA Enterprises, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Designer of Record for fire protection design projects.

The role involves leading sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm layouts, coordinating with clients, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of fire protection design experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency in REVIT.