Fire Protection Engineer (Phoenix, AZ / Western Region U.S)

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Fire Protection / Life Safety Systems Engineer to work on comprehensive fire safety projects, including semiconductor and data center facilities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and a robust understanding of fire safety codes and AutoCAD, contributing to projects in a hybrid team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of AutoCAD design experience.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Codes and Fire Alarm Systems is essential.
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Design fire safety solutions including systems like sprinklers and alarms.
• Interface with clients and code officials to ensure compliance.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit MEP for 3D modeling.

Skills

AutoCAD

Fire Alarm Systems

Life Safety Code

3D BIM Software

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

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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. This is a hybrid position in Tempe, AZ however, qualified candidates located in the western region of the U.S will be considered.

Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data center facilities, and other state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world-class designs for well-known clients around the world.

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.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-taskingand collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with the ability to attain PE licensure
* 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

Ideally, you’ll also have:
* 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)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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