Fire & Life Safety Specialist (Fire Sprinkler Designer)

Fire & Life Safety Specialist (Fire Sprinkler Designer)

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 a Fire & Life Safety Specialist, we'll count on you to :

• Develop Fire Protection drawings for facilities such as fire suppression systems and alternate extinguishing system in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
• Develop Life Safety drawings for facilities such as occupancy calculations, travel distances, code compliance drawings, passive fire protection systems, in compliance with the International Building & Fire codes and other Standards.
• Develop drawings by using computer-aided design software under the direct supervision of other Fire Protection Technicians or Engineers
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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. 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-Texas-San Antonio

Industry : Building Engineering

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Fire and Life Safety

Job Posting : Jun 30, 2025

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.