Life Safety Systems Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Life Safety Systems Engineer in the United States to support fire protection and life safety projects. The role handles design of fire sprinkler systems, detection, and alarm solutions, using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

The engineer collaborates with clients and local authorities, delivering constructible 2D/3D designs and calculations while guiding junior staff and coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The ideal candidate will be located in AZ, OR, TX or PA; qualified candidates elsewhere in the U.S. will be considered.
• Provide code‑compliant asset protection and fire life safety mitigation solutions and take ownership on various projects as engineer of record.
• Interface directly with client counterparts and state/local code officials; create 2D/3D deliverables in AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

Skills

Project leadership

Resource management

Client interaction

Fire life safety design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE licensure potential

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Title

Life Safety Systems Engineer

Duration

11+ months (This role is intended to be a contract-to-hire)

Location

Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Pittsburgh, PA, Albany, OR, Portland, OR

Qualifications

• 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

Desired Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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. The ideal candidate will be located in AZ, OR, TX or PA, however, qualified candidates located elsewhere in the U.S will also be considered.
• As a LSS Engineer working with our teams, you will 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 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.