Life Safety Engineer

SolveNow Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Solvenow Inc. is seeking a Life Safety Engineer to join their on-site team in Boise, Idaho. The role requires expertise in designing and engineering fire alarm and evacuation systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and participating in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, including proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP. This position is on-site and requires mobility across the client site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire alarm life safety systems engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

Responsibilities

• Support design tasks for fire alarm and detection systems.
• Ensure life safety systems meet code and operational requirements.
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and local/state code officials.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with Revit MEP

Strong written and verbal communication skills

5+ years of experience in fire alarm life safety systems engineering

Understanding of IBC, IFC, NFPA 72

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or NICET certification

Job description

Qualifications

A successful candidate will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• 5+ years of experience in fire alarm life safety systems engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP
• Working knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code, NFPA 70 (NEC)
• Experience designing or supporting fire alarm and detection systems, including VESDA or similar aspirating systems
• Understanding of construction documents, specifications, and coordination processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with additional NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 13, 75, 76, 2001, 400)
• Familiarity with Edwards EST3 and EST4 Fire Alarm Control Systems
• Experience reviewing vendor submittal packages against client requirements and specifications
• Experience with Gas detection, HPM systems, leak detection, smoke modeling or fire dynamics concepts.
• Experience with security, CCTV, or low‑voltage systems.
• Field experience interacting with subcontractors and construction personnel
• Experience related to semiconductor fabrication facilities

Additional Details

• This is an on-site position requiring work to be performed on the client site in Boise, ID.
• Requires field mobility, including walking long distances, climbing ladders, working in tight spaces, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Travel may be required.
• Must pass background check and drug screening and be fully authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

We're seeking a Life Safety Engineer to join our on-site team in Boise, Idaho. You'll support design tasks such as fire alarm and evacuation, smoke detection, VESDA, gas detection, toxic gas sensors, and leak detection systems. You will be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks while participating in design reviews and ensuring life safety systems meet code and operational requirements. You will have an opportunity to grow technical expertise with exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• As an associate-level engineer, you'll support and lead elements of the full project lifecycle, including:
• Design and engineer fire alarm, detection, suppression, gas detection, smoke control, and other life safety systems
• Apply applicable codes and standards (IBC, IFC, NFPA, NEC, Life Safety Codes) to develop compliant and constructible designs
• Produce calculations, equipment sizing, system layouts, specifications, and construction documents in 2D and 3D formats
• Develop and review BIM models using AutoCAD and Revit MEP in coordination with architects and other engineering disciplines
• Support Engineer of Record responsibilities and progressively take ownership of technical scope on assigned projects
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and local/state code officials
• Review vendor submittals and ensure alignment with project specifications and client requirements
• Participate in field activities and provide support during construction, commissioning, and startup as required
• Manage multiple concurrent tasks while meeting project quality, scope, and schedule expectations
• Collaborate with senior engineers and mentor junior staff as part of your professional growth
• Support compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.