Commissioning-Engineer-Life Safety- LSME, Boise, ID

FusionIRX; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FusionIRX seeks a Commissioning Life Safety Engineer – Lead SME to provide technical leadership over life safety systems commissioning for a major semiconductor fabrication project. You will oversee planning, testing, FAT/SAT, and coordination across multiple contractors and disciplines.

The role requires 10+ years in life safety engineering, deep NFPA/IBC/IFC knowledge, and strong communication and mentorship skills to guide commissioning teams toward successful project turnover.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in life safety engineering, construction, commissioning, testing, or startup.
• Lead Engineer/SME on large-scale industrial or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and life safety integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for life safety systems across the facility.
• Oversee FAT/SAT and IST, verify system interlocks and communications.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire protection teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Technical documentation

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

NICET certification

Commissioning certification

Tools

CxAlloy

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

FusionIRX is seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Life Safety Engineer – Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and oversight of life safety systems commissioning for a large-scale semiconductor fabrication construction project.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in life safety systems engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning, with extensive knowledge of integrated life safety systems, emergency response functionality, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness in complex industrial or mission-critical facilities.

This leadership position requires exceptional technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to coordinate multiple contractors, engineering disciplines, and commissioning activities in a fast-paced, schedule-driven construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, coordinate, and oversee commissioning activities for life safety systems throughout the semiconductor fabrication facility.
• Manage commissioning and functional verification of critical life safety systems, including:
• Fire alarm detection, notification, and monitoring systems.
• Emergency communication and mass notification systems.
• Emergency lighting, exit signage, and means-of-egress systems.
• Smoke control, smoke evacuation, and stairwell pressurization systems, where applicable.
• Fire alarm interfaces with sprinkler monitoring, fire suppression, and other fire protection systems.
• Emergency power interfaces supporting life safety equipment.
• Access control interfaces, emergency door release, and egress controls.
• Hazardous gas detection and emergency notification interfaces associated with semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Emergency shutdown sequences and interlocks involving HVAC, electrical, and process equipment.
• Develop, review, and approve commissioning plans, testing procedures, functional performance test scripts, and acceptance criteria.
• Review engineering drawings, control diagrams, equipment submittals, sequence-of-operations documents, and project specifications for commissioning readiness.
• Lead integrated systems testing (IST) to verify proper communication, sequencing, and operation of interconnected life safety systems under normal and emergency conditions.
• Oversee and witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and functional performance testing as required.
• Verify compliance with applicable NFPA standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), OSHA requirements, local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, and client‑specific specifications.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, fire protection, process systems, and facility operations teams to ensure proper integration of life safety infrastructure.
• Identify commissioning deficiencies, troubleshoot system failures, and lead corrective action efforts to achieve successful system acceptance.
• Coordinate testing and inspections with the AHJ, fire marshal, contractors, and owner representatives as required.
• Track commissioning milestones, testing results, outstanding deficiencies, and system turnover readiness.
• Review and validate commissioning documentation, including test reports, deficiency logs, punch lists, as-built drawings, and final turnover packages.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety procedures, and controlled testing protocols.
• Provide technical direction, leadership, and mentorship to commissioning engineers, technicians, and supporting contractors.
• Support final system acceptance, owner training, operational readiness, and facility turnover.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in life safety engineering, construction, commissioning, testing, or facility startup.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Lead Engineer, Commissioning Lead, or Subject Matter Expert on large-scale industrial, advanced manufacturing, or mission‑critical construction projects.
• Extensive technical knowledge of fire alarm systems, emergency communications, smoke control, emergency power interfaces, and integrated life safety functionality.
• Strong understanding of applicable NFPA standards, including NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and NFPA 70, as well as relevant building and fire codes.
• Experience developing and executing commissioning procedures, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system interfaces and resolve multidisciplinary technical challenges.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, control schematics, cause‑and‑effect matrices, and sequence‑of‑operations documentation.
• Experience coordinating contractors, equipment vendors, engineering teams, and owner representatives.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to independently manage commissioning priorities and meet demanding project milestones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous commissioning experience on semiconductor fabrication facilities, cleanroom environments, or high‑tech advanced manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with NFPA 318, SEMI S2, and semiconductor‑specific life safety and hazardous production material requirements.
• Experience integrating fire alarm systems with hazardous gas monitoring, emergency ventilation, process equipment shutdown, and facility control systems.
• Experience supporting AHJ inspections, integrated testing, system acceptance, and operational turnover.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, relevant NICET certification, or recognized commissioning certification.
• Familiarity with CxAlloy, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction and commissioning management platforms.

About FusionIRX

At FusionIRX, we seek the best of the best—professionals who demonstrate exceptional technical expertise, strong leadership, high integrity, high ethical standards, and unwavering professional values.

We believe excellence is achieved through collaboration, accountability, mutual respect, and a commitment to doing what is right. Our team members are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, technical performance, and ethical conduct while treating everyone with dignity and respect.