Design Safety Engineer

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com is seeking a Fire Protection / Life Safety Systems (LSS) Engineer located in the U.S. This role involves providing code-compliant fire safety solutions for various projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD skills, knowledge of fire safety codes, and experience with fire protection systems design. You will work with clients and local officials, creating 3D models and providing construction deliverables.

This position offers the opportunity to interface with clients and impact crucial projects.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of AutoCAD design experience.
• Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
• Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems and manufacturers’ equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to co-workers and design fire protection solutions.
• Interface with clients and code officials for facility designs.
• Create 3D models for fire sprinkler and alarm systems.

Skills

AutoCAD design experience

Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA 101

Knowledge of NFPA 72

Knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC)

Knowledge of NFPA 400

Design experience with security systems

Experience estimating and scheduling

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a Fire Protection / Life Safety Systems (LSS) Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our client’s business.

The ideal candidate will be located in AZ, OR, TX or PA; however, qualified candidates located elsewhere in the U.S. will also be considered.

As a LSS Engineer working with our teams, you’ll use your skills and experience to help our clients by providing code-compliant asset protection and fire life safety mitigation solutions.

You will be expected to both provide guidance to co-workers and receive solutions from senior design professionals so that you can take ownership of various projects as the engineer of record.

These fire solutions entail fire sprinklers, gaseous agents, fire detection, toxic gas detection, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention.

You will interface directly with client counterparts in the design of their facilities and state and local code officials.

Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, our teams create 3D models in coordination with architects and engineers. From those 3D BIM models you’ll design fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, smoke and leak detection, security and intrusion detection systems, and more.

Using the various applicable Life Safety & Fire codes as well as industry standards, you will provide calculations; equipment size and quantities; equipment and construction specifications; network diagrams and various construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms for a constructible design.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of AutoCAD design experience
• Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• Knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
• Knowledge and application of NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials Code
• Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems and manufacturers’ equipment, including VESDA systems
• Design experience with Fire Alarm, VESDA systems, security CCTV, HPM and Leak Detection
• Knowledge of design and construction specifications
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects

Desired

• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience leading projects and managing resources
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Design Management experience
• Design experience in semiconductor or data centers
• Working knowledge of 3D BIM software (Revit)