Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 10 years in Fire Protection and Life Safety Design
Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
Experience in code review, life safety, detection, suppression, and fire alarm systems
Ability to conceptualize and design complex systems and projects
Commitment to an employee-owned culture
Responsibilities
Manage fire protection aspects of complex projects
Design and review fire protection systems including sprinklers and fire pumps
Perform code analysis for fire and life safety compliance
Prepare drawings, specifications, and hydraulic analyses
Evaluate and apply engineering techniques to fire protection issues
Coordinate with architectural and mechanical disciplines
Conduct site reviews and respond to RFIs
Benefits
Mentorship opportunities for junior designers and EITs
Engagement in diverse projects across various sectors
Active participation in an employee-owned culture
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Full Job Description
In the role of Senior Fire Protection Engineer, we'll count on you to:
Manage the fire protection portions of complex projects
Design and review fire protection systems (sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, clean agent, pre-action/special hazard)
Perform code analysis for fire and life safety against the local provincial Building Code and NFPA standards
Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and hydraulic analyses
Independently evaluate, select and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques and procedures to make decisions on a broad range of fire protection issues
Take responsibility for all aspects of the work, including drawings and specifications, meeting schedules and budgets, and directing assigned staff
Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
Conduct site reviews, respond to RFIs, and review contractor shop drawings and submittals
Interpret engineering data for designers and drafters
Check the drawings on a continuing basis to ensure accuracy and completeness, and promote the skills of designers and drafters
Monitor the schedule and budgets for assigned projects
Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record
Through the Project Manager, establish contact with the client or appropriate representative to assure continuity and integrity of information received from the client
Visit project sites as requested by the Construction Services Department or as contractually required
Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information
Write the fire protection specifications
Support authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) interactions and permit submissions
Contribute to proposals and client communications
Mentor junior designers and EITs
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years experience in Data Centre, semi-conductor, Healthcare, Science and Technology facilities
Experience with special hazard systems (clean agent, water mist, VESDA/early warning detection)
Revit/BIM coordination experience
Familiarity with FM Global requirements
Construction administration experience
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
A minimum of 10 years with experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety Design. This includes experience in: code review and interpretation, life safety, detection systems, suppression systems, and fire alarm systems
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Does programming and is capable of conceptualizing and designing complex systems and projects
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
