Senior Building Code & Life Safety Leader

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Building Code & Life Safety Specialist to lead complex Life Safety designs and ensure compliance with ICC, NFPA, and related standards. You will work with city officials, developers, designers, and contractors to translate code requirements into practical designs.

Responsibilities include overseeing code reviews, coordinating with HDR teams, and providing expert guidance on life safety topics across projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Advanced NFPA, ICC certifications or equivalent credentials.
• Strong computer skills with AutoCAD, Revit and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the code requirements for built environments to officials and engineers.
• Develop non-routine Life Safety designs per ICC/NFPA standards.
• Create occupancy calculations, travel distances, and code-compliance drawings.
• Review plan reviews and assist HDR code review teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Building Code & Life Safety Specialist to lead complex Life Safety designs and ensure compliance with ICC, NFPA, and related standards. You will work with city officials, developers, designers, and contractors to translate code requirements into practical designs.

Responsibilities include overseeing code reviews, coordinating with HDR teams, and providing expert guidance on life safety topics across projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality deliverables.