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Fire Fighter roles rarely appear on TN visa sponsorship lists, but structural firefighting positions can qualify under the Engineer or Scientific Technician categories depending on your credentials and the employer's classification. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate.
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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, 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?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around 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). In the role of Fire Protection Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
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.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville
INDUSTRY
Building Engineering
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS CLASS
Fire and Life Safety
JOB POSTING
Apr 27, 2026
Fire Protection Engineer
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?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around 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). In the role of Fire Protection Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
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.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville
INDUSTRY
Building Engineering
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS CLASS
Fire and Life Safety
JOB POSTING
Apr 27, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Fire Fighter
Verify your credentials meet TN categories
Fire Fighter roles don't map to a standalone TN occupation. You'll need a bachelor's degree in fire science, engineering, or a related field to qualify under Engineer or Scientific Technician. Confirm your degree matches the job duties before approaching any employer.
Target municipal fire departments with federal contracts
Federal contract work obligates employers to certain hiring standards that make TN paperwork more familiar to their HR teams. County and municipal departments serving military bases or federal facilities are more likely to have processed international hires before.
Request a detailed support letter from your employer
CBP officers evaluate TN eligibility at the port of entry for Canadians. Your employer's support letter must tie your specific duties to the qualifying TN category, your degree field, and your credential equivalency. Vague letters are the most common reason for TN delays in this role.
Get your foreign credentials formally evaluated
If your fire science or engineering degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency strengthens your TN packet significantly. Some CBP officers will request it on the spot, so having it ready prevents denial at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who sponsor TN visas
Fire departments actively open to TN sponsorship are a narrow group. Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship type, so you can focus your applications on employers who have already committed to supporting TN candidates rather than cold-pitching unprepared HR teams.
Prepare for Mexican applicants' consular appointment timeline
Unlike Canadians who can finalize TN status at the border, Mexican citizens must complete a consular interview. Schedule your appointment at a U.S. consulate in Mexico well before your intended start date, since appointment availability varies significantly by location and season.
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Find Fire Fighter JobsFire Fighter TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fire Fighter qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Fire Fighter is not listed as a standalone TN occupation under USMCA. However, professionals with a bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering, fire science, or a related engineering field may qualify under the Engineer category if their duties align with that classification. The specific job duties and your degree field both need to support the Engineer designation for CBP to approve the TN.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Fire Fighter roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than H-1B for eligible professionals. H-1B selection is random and limited to 85,000 slots per fiscal year, so a qualified Fire Fighter engineer could wait years or never get selected. TN can be obtained at the port of entry for Canadians the same day, assuming your credentials and employer letter are in order. Mexican citizens apply through a consulate, which adds some lead time.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must prepare a detailed support letter that describes your specific job duties, confirms those duties require a professional with your degree background, states your TN category, and specifies your employment terms including duration and location. The letter doesn't go to USCIS for Canadians since TN is processed at the border by CBP, but it must be thorough enough to satisfy a CBP officer's questions on the spot.
Where can I find Fire Fighter jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by TN visa sponsorship, which makes it hard to identify which employers are actually open to sponsoring international candidates. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter Fire Fighter and related roles by TN sponsorship status so you're applying to employers who have already indicated they'll support the visa process.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN status for a Fire Fighter role and how long does it take?
Yes, Mexican citizens can apply for TN status for qualifying engineering or technician roles in fire protection, but the process goes through a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry. You'll need to schedule a consular appointment, submit your DS-160, pay the visa fee, and attend an interview. Appointment availability varies by consulate and time of year, so build in several weeks of lead time before your intended employment start date.
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