HDR · 9 hours ago
Fire Life Safety Designer/EIT
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHDR is a company dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employee-owners can thrive. The Fire Life Safety Designer/EIT will be responsible for executing design production and delivering fire and life safety design services, including code consulting and risk analysis, under the guidance of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Assist on the fire protection portions of projects under the direction of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Meet with clients and contractors
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 projects
Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record
Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants
Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information
Assist in writing the specifications in conjunction with the Technical Services Department
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Experience in a technical design or consulting role involving fire protection or other building systems
Good working knowledge of, and experience with, Autodesk Products such as AutoCAD, REVIT, and Navisworks
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
Local candidates preferred
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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