Fire Protection Engineer

HDR•Salem, NC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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 the 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. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. HDR is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in North Carolina. This position must be based out of one of our NC offices (Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Asheville, Wilmington).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Previous experience in commercial or institutional facilities
Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 3 years experience in commercial or institutional facilities
Healthcare, Science and Technology and/or Civic facilities experience
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
NICET III or NICET IV
Local candidates are preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the fire protection portions of complex projects
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
Meet with clients and contractors
Take responsibility for programming, and conceptualizing and designing complex systems and projects
Develop a basic approach to the working drawings
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
Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants
Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information
Prepare periodic project status reports for review by the Project Manager and the Department Director
Ensure that the Construction Services Department is familiar with the project's characteristics
Write the specifications in conjunction with the Technical Services Department
Perform other duties as needed