Fire Alarm / Life Safety Systems Construction Engineer

JobDiva, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

On-Board Services is hiring a Fire Alarm / Life Safety Systems Construction Engineer to support data center projects with a strong focus on construction administration, site support, and testing witness activities.

The role involves design assistance, life safety system drawing production, and coordinating with SMEs, BIM designers, and other engineering disciplines. Remote work with 25% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience with fire alarm design and life safety systems.
• Field experience with installing, inspecting, or testing fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with Notifier/Edwards/Xtralis equipment.
• Knowledge of NFPA 101, 72, 70 and related codes.
• Experience leading projects and managing resources.
• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction administration support for life safety and fire alarm systems including site visits and punch walks.
• Lead designs for fire alarm, smoke control and life safety systems with BIM support.
• Develop constructible designs using 2D/3D platforms and prepare project deliverables.
• Interface with clients, vendors, contractors, and code officials.
• Mentor junior staff and act as Engineer of Record where applicable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Notifer

Edwards

Xtralis

Revit

PE license

NFPA codes

Job description

On-Board Services is hiring a Fire Alarm / Life Safety Systems Construction Engineer!

About Us:

On-Board Services, Incorporated is a human capital firm specializing in talent acquisition for temporary, contract, long-term, RPO, Employer of Record, and direct placement services for engineering, technical, scientific, administrative, and technical positions.

Position Details:

Position Type: Full Time / Contract

Job Location: Remote + Travel (25%); open to US based candidates

Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance

Compensation: $48 - $88/hr depending on experience & qualifications

Overview

We are seeking a Life Safety Systems / Fire Alarm Construction Administration (CA) Engineer to support data center and mission-critical facility projects. This position will have a strong focus on construction administration, including job-site support, punch walks, witness testing, troubleshooting, and design assistance.

The Engineer will also support life safety and fire alarm system design and drawing production and may manage several concurrent projects. Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States, although proximity to a U.S.-based office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction administration support for life safety and fire alarm systems, including:
  • Site visits and field support
  • Punch walks
  • Witness testing
  • Design assistance and troubleshooting
• Provide technical design leadership for systems including:
  • Fire alarm and detection systems
  • Smoke control systems
  • Fire protection and suppression systems
  • Gas detection systems
  • Life safety and other low-voltage systems
• Support projects throughout the design process, including preliminary assessments, concept development, detailed design, drawing production, and specifications.
• Lead designs with support from subject matter experts, BIM designers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Develop code-compliant fire mitigation, asset protection, and life safety solutions.
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, contractors, and state/local code officials.
• Prepare calculations, equipment sizing and quantities, construction specifications, network diagrams, and other project deliverables.
• Support development of constructible designs using both 2D and 3D design platforms.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and help ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members while collaborating with senior design professionals.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and responsibilities as Engineer of Record, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge and design experience with fire alarm systems and related manufacturers’ equipment, including VESDA systems.
• Field experience installing, inspecting, or testing fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with fire alarm equipment from:
  • Notifier
  • Edwards
  • Xtralis
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including:
  • IBC
  • IFC
  • NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
  • NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
  • NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Knowledge of general engineering design and construction specifications.
• Experience leading projects and managing resources.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25% to project/job-site locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of Autodesk Revit design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Knowledge of:
  • NFPA 75
  • NFPA 76
  • NFPA 2001
  • NFPA 13
• Previous data center design experience.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid- to large-scale projects.

Additional Information

The primary focus of this position will be construction administration services, with the remainder of the Engineer’s time supporting design and drawing production.

The position offers a hybrid working environment, with work split between offices/project locations and remote work based on project requirements.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship. Background screenings required.

About On-Board

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, RPOA, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE, Baton Rouge, LA and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.