HDR Hiring For Fire & Life Safety Specialist at San Antonio, TX Full Time

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is currently in need of Fire & Life Safety Specialist to work as a key member of our BES (Building Engineering Services) building group in San Antonio, TX. 

• Must be capable of creating fire suppression or fire alarm system designs in a BIM model from design information and data provided by the Engineer/Architect. This may include sketches, details diagrams or calculations. 
• Must be able to generate contract documents from the Model and perform other BIM Uses identified in the BIM Planning documents.
• Experience in design analysis software and integration of the analysis models/data with Revit is a plus. Must be familiar with NFPA codes and industry standards design criteria related to fire protection systems.
• Must have solid multi-discipline facility design experience, understanding how a project develops from concept through construction and how the different discipline designs interact throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Will be expected to work with both engineers and architects, with minimal oversight.
• Must have excellent leadership and communication skills due to the amount of coordination necessary between multiple consultants, disciplines and project team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. 
• Must have an excellent technical background in Revit to perform the tasks outlined for this role.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, Fire and Life Safety (FLS) design criteria, materials, software integration with the BIM model(s), editing specifications, reviewing shop drawings, CPR’s and RFI’s is a plus.
• Wwill be expected to work with clients, both internal and external.
• Some travel may be required.
• Additional tasks will include assisting with continual improvement of drafting and production standards.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years experience required in fire alarm or fire suppression design with related experienced and/or exposure to Facility design is preferred
• Must have a good working knowledge of, and experience with, Autodesk Products. Most notably Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks. 
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF creation software (Bluebeam and Adobe).
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Share our desire to grow our FLS team nationally.
• Commitment to collaborate in a Team environment with a positive and helpful attitude.
• Be highly motivated, constantly seek improvement in how we do things, and be willing to take on new challenges. 
• Cultivate good working relationships with project managers, project teams, FLS teammates, and other clients as we grow our team.
• Strong preference for local candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET certified
• Bachelor of Sciences degree is preferred.
• MicroStation experience is a plus. 
• AutoSPRINK or EASE software experience or other design analysis software is a plus.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for it’s also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.  When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.