Electrical Engineer (Fire Protection/Life Safety Systems)

Selectek, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Electrical Engineer focused on Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems to support clients across industries.

You will apply NFPA and NEC requirements while developing 3D BIM models and detailed construction documents. Responsibilities include coordinating with architects and engineers, guiding junior staff, and delivering code-compliant protection systems for facilities like data centers or manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72.
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large projects.
• Design experience with Fire Alarm, VESDA, CCTV, and leak detection.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring staff (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide code-compliant asset protection and life safety solutions.
• Design fire sprinkler, fire alarm, smoke detection, and security systems.
• Create 2D/3D construction deliverables in AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

Skills

Code compliance knowledge

Project estimation

Leadership

Mentoring juniors

Education

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

3D BIM software

VESDA systems

Fire alarm design

Job description

An Electrical Engineer (Fire Protection/Life Safety Systems) who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our client’s business.

Required:

• At least 4 years of AutoCAD design experience
• Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA101 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

Preferred:

• 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)

Job Responsibilities:

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 variance 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 designing 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.

Pay Range:

$48/hr. - $75/hr.