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HDR, Inc.

Fire & Life Safety Specialist

HDR, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day, fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities. Each role makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high‑performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

Primary Responsibilities • Create fire suppression or fire alarm system designs in a BIM model from design information and data provided by the Engineer/Architect, including sketches, detail diagrams, and/or calculations. • Generate contract documents from the model and perform other BIM uses identified in the BIM planning documents. • Integrate analysis models/data with Revit and use design analysis software as needed. • Apply NFPA and industry standards design criteria related to fire protection systems.

• Work with multiple disciplines and consultants with minimal oversight, demonstrating leadership and strong communication skills. • Review shop drawings, CPRs, and RFIs; edit specifications. • Assist in continual improvement of drafting and production standards. • Travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years’ experience in fire suppression design with related facility design experience.

NICET certification or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm or a role specific to Fire & Life Safety.

Proficiency with Autodesk products (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks).

AutoSPRINK or EASE software experience or other design analysis software.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF creation software (Bluebeam, Adobe). • 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, and be willing to take on new challenges.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in a closely related field or a high‑school diploma with a combination of education and relevant experience.

Entry‑level NFPA, ICC certifications or other specialized credentials related to Fire & Life Safety.

Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Specialty software experience to perform designs specific to area of expertise.

Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

What We Believe 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.

Our Commitment 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.

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