Lead Fire Protection Designer of Record | REVIT Expert

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Designer of Record to lead fire protection design projects for sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm systems, coordinating with clients and architects.

The role involves developing and reviewing designs, performing calculations, and supervising junior staff while ensuring quality and compliance with NFPA, ICC, and relevant codes. Proficiency in REVIT is required; DoD experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology, or a 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, and delegation of work to junior staff, with quality control and stamping drawings.
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, conduct studies, perform calculations, and prepare rough layouts and sketches.
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Perform high-level tasks with minimal supervision using defined standards, procedures, and codes.
• Research products and assist with material selection and system research.
• Design fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm layouts using hydraulic calculations and relevant codes.
• Perform construction administration and field investigations, including RFIs and change orders.
• Provide staff development and mentoring for junior staff and ensure quality delivery by supervised staff.
• Provide project quality-control reviews at milestones and continuous checks.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

REVIT

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 to lead fire protection design projects for sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm systems, coordinating with clients and architects.

The role involves developing and reviewing designs, performing calculations, and supervising junior staff while ensuring quality and compliance with NFPA, ICC, and relevant codes. Proficiency in REVIT is required; DoD experience is preferred.