Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer

Jacobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer in Washington, DC, to design code-compliant solutions for data center projects. Responsibilities include assessments, leading designs, and problem resolution. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, along with knowledge of relevant fire alarm codes and standards.

Jacobs offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $140,000 based on experience and location, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and unlimited Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD design experience.
• Knowledge and design experience with Fire Alarm Systems and related manufacturers.
• Understanding of IBC, IFC, NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary assessments and concept creation.
• Leading designs with support from peers and SMEs.
• Internal and external problem resolution.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Fire Alarm Systems

IBC, IFC codes

NFPA101 Life Safety Code

NFPA 72

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer to work on data center facilities projects and provide code-compliant design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary assessments and concept creation.
• Leading designs with support from peers, SMEs, and BIM designers.
• Internal and external problem resolution.
• Drawing and specification production.
• Customer and vendor accessibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 4 years of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD design experience.
• Knowledge and design experience with Fire Alarm Systems and related manufacturers, including VESDA systems.
• Knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
• Knowledge of NFPA70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements.
• Knowledge of general design and construction specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Employees receive medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $140,000.00. Pay is determined by location and other factors including skills, experience, and education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.