Life Safety Systems

JobDiva, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. in Phoenix seeks a Fire Alarm Design Engineer to lead life-safety system designs and drawings for complex projects. You will guide design efforts with peers and BIM teams, producing drawings and specifications while coordinating with vendors.

The role emphasizes on-site construction administration, problem resolution, and ensuring NFPA and NEC compliance across installations and testing activities.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Project leadership

Construction administration

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

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.