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About the Role

As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. Your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience by optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities.

Responsibilities

Communicate code requirements for the built environment to city officials, developers, designers, and contractors.
Develop non-routine and complex Life Safety designs for facilities in compliance with ICC and NFPA Standards.
Develop complex Life Safety designs including occupancy calculations, travel distances, code compliance drawings, and passive fire protection systems.
Network with other building, fire, and life safety industry professionals.
Lead projects in the Building Code & Life Safety area of expertise.
Research building codes, regulations, and life safety issues, providing analysis, recommendations, and support to clients.
Conduct building code research for project development and building design projects.
Lead and manage HDR code review teams to complete plan reviews for new projects.
Evaluate requests for alternate methods of compliance with adopted codes.
Cross-examine test data and building codes for compliance evidence and recommendations.
Provide oversight and support for project quality control, interacting with project teams and authorities.
Draft and edit code reviews and reports.
Communicate with internal and external clients to obtain data and quality control documentation.
Review and provide feedback on client quality assurance systems.
Provide education on code and regulatory elements, tools, and techniques to HDR segments and clients.
Inform internal and external audiences on relevant topics through written and verbal communication.
Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations.
Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

A minimum of 15 years Building Code & Life Safety design experience in systems design or regulatory enforcement.
A minimum of five (5) years working in a Building Department or Fire Marshal’s Office.
Detailed understanding of a Municipality’s Building Department roles, including plan reviews, permit issuance, and inspections.
Associate degree in a closely related field or a High School diploma with relevant experience.
Advanced Levels of NFPA, ICC Certifications or other specialized credentials related to Fire & Life Safety.
Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Revit 3D Modeling and Microsoft Office.
Ability to lead designs specific to area of expertise.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Skills

AutoCAD
Revit 3D Modeling
Microsoft Office
Building Code Research
Life Safety Design
Plan Reviews
Quality Control
Communication

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Associate degree
High School diploma

About the Company

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.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.