Fire & Life Safety Systems Engineer — Hybrid & High Impact

Jacobs; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 109,884 - 148,666; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Life Safety Systems Engineer to design code-compliant fire protection solutions for cutting-edge facilities, including semiconductors, data centers, and research centers. You’ll interface with clients and officials, deliver 3D BIM models, and guide project teams as Engineer of Record.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 4+ years in safety system design, and knowledge of NFPA and NEC standards. A PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 4 years in Safety System Design.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and IBC.
• Experience with Fire Alarm and VESDA systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to interface with clients and local code officials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver code-compliant fire and life safety solutions for facilities such as semiconductors, data centers, and research labs.
• Take ownership as Engineer of Record and guide project teams.
• Interface with clients and local code officials to ensure compliance and excellence.
• Create 2D/3D BIM models using AutoCAD and Revit MEP for fire alarms, leakage and security systems.
• Apply Life Safety & Fire codes to produce calculations, specifications and construction deliverables.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Problem solving

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

3D BIM software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Life Safety Systems Engineer to design code-compliant fire protection solutions for cutting-edge facilities, including semiconductors, data centers, and research centers. You’ll interface with clients and officials, deliver 3D BIM models, and guide project teams as Engineer of Record.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 4+ years in safety system design, and knowledge of NFPA and NEC standards. A PE license is preferred.