Life Safety Systems

Katalyst CRO; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced fire alarm design engineer to drive concept development and lead design efforts with BIM teams and field staff.

The role focuses on on-site construction administration, problem resolution, and accurate drawing/specification production, with an emphasis on NFPA 72 and related codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge and design experience with Fire Alarm Systems and manufacturers' equipment (Notifier, Edwards, Xtralis).
• Autodesk Revit design experience is required.
• Experience installing, inspecting or testing fire alarm systems in the field.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 NEC and life safety/code provisions.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary assessments.
• Concept creation.
• Leading designs with peers, SMEs, and BIM designers.
• Internal and external problem resolution.
• Drawing and specification production.
• On-site construction administration services.
• Customer and vendor accessibility.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

• Leading designs with support from your peers, SME's, and BIM designers.
• Internal and external problem resolution.
• Drawing and specification production.
• On-site construction administration services.
• Customer and vendor accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary assessments.
• Concept creation.
• Leading designs with support from your peers, SME's, and BIM designers.
• Internal and external problem resolution.
• Drawing and specification production.
• On-site construction administration services.
• Customer and vendor accessibility.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Strong knowledge and design experience with Fire Alarm Systems and related manufacturers' equipment, including VESDA systems.
• Autodesk Revit design experience.
• Experience in the field installing, inspecting or testing fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with the following manufacturers: Notifier, Edwards, and Xtralis.
• Knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
• Knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements.
• Knowledge of general design and construction specifications.
• Experience leading projects and managing resources.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Knowledge of NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 13 codes.
• Design experience in data centers.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects.