Life Safety Systems Engineer (HYBRID)
Location: Open to anywhere in the US within 50 miles of a client office
Pay Range: $48.00 – $88.00 per hour
Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental, 401(k)
Summary
We're looking for a Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm CA Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on data center facilities projects. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world-class designs for well-known clients around the world! If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and who also enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you!
Our Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm CA Engineers work on various projects assigned by a Department Manager. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:
- Providing technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include fire alarm and detection systems, smoke control systems, fire protection systems, and other life safety or low voltage systems.
- Preliminary assessments
- Concept creation
- Leading designs with support from your peers, SME’s, and BIM designers
- Internal and external problem resolution
- Drawing and specification production
- On-site construction administration services
- Customer and vendor accessibility
- This position will include a minimum of 25% travel to various job sites assisting in construction administration services including punch walks, witness testing, and design assistance and support.
- The priority for this position will be the construction administration services. The rest of the time will be augmented with design work and drawing production.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Knowledge and design experience with Fire Alarm Systems and related manufacturers’ equipment, including VESDA systems
- Experience in the field installing, inspecting or testing fire alarm systems.
- Familiarity with the following manufacturers: Notifier, Edwards, and Xtralis.
- Knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
- Knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
- Knowledge of general design and construction specifications
- Experience leading projects and managing resources
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- At least 4 years of Autodesk Revit design experience
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Knowledge of NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 13 codes
- Design experience in data centers
- Experience mentoring junior staff
- Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.