Fire Protection Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Fire Protection Engineer, we'll count on you to:

1. Manage the fire protection portions of complex projects.
2. Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques and procedures to make decisions on a broad range of fire protection issues.
3. Take responsibility for all aspects of the work, including drawings and specifications, meeting schedules and budgets, and directing assigned staff.
4. Meet with clients and contractors.
5. Take responsibility for programming, and conceptualizing and designing complex systems and projects.
6. Develop a basic approach to the working drawings.
7. Interpret engineering data for designers and drafters.
8. Check the drawings on a continuing basis to ensure accuracy and completeness, and promote the skills of designers and drafters.
9. Monitor the schedule and budgets for assigned projects.
10. Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record.
11. Through the Project Manager, establish contact with the client or appropriate representative to assure continuity and integrity of information received from the client.
12. Visit project sites as requested by the Construction Services Department or as contractually required.
13. Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants.
14. Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information.
15. Prepare periodic project status reports for review by the Project Manager and the Department Director.
16. Ensure that the Construction Services Department is familiar with the project's characteristics.
17. Write the specifications in conjunction with the Technical Services Department.
18. Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 3 years experience in commercial or institutional facilities.
2. Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience.
3. Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
2. Professional Engineer (PE) license.
3. Previous experience in commercial or institutional facilities.
4. Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software.
5. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe:

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment:

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:

United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Class:

Fire and Life Safety

Job Posting:

Aug 15, 2024

At HDR, we are 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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.