Life Safety Systems Engineer

SolveNow Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Arizona is seeking a Life Safety Systems Engineer to design and manage fire protection and life safety solutions. The candidate will collaborate with clients and local officials, ensuring compliance with various fire codes. Responsibilities include creating 3D models, designing fire alarm and sprinkler systems, and providing technical documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience with AutoCAD and life safety codes. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for project leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of AutoCAD design experience.
• Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA codes.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide code-compliant asset protection and fire safety solutions.
• Interface with clients and state/local officials.
• Design fire sprinkler and alarm systems.

Skills

AutoCAD design experience

Knowledge of life safety codes

Project management experience

Knowledge of fire alarm systems

3D BIM software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About the job Life Safety Systems Engineer

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, NFPA 101 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 alarms, 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 experience in semiconductors 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 clients' 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 an 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 various 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 modelling, 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.