Life Safety Systems (LSS) Designer

Spectraforce Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies seeks a Life Safety Systems (LSS) Designer for a contract-to-hire role supporting projects across multiple sites, including Austin, TX. You will design and document Fire Alarm, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, and CCTV systems using AutoCAD and Revit, coordinating with engineers and architects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in life safety system design, knowledge of NFPA codes, and the ability to work across disciplines. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 3+ years of AutoCAD experience (preferably Revit).
• Experience designing Life Safety Systems including Fire Alarm, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, and CCTV.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineers and design leads to deliver complex Life Safety System packages.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create 3D BIM models in collaboration with architects and engineers.
• Develop layouts for Fire Alarm Detection, Gas Detection, and related Life Safety systems.
• Support Security and Intrusion detection system design as part of the life safety scope.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Fire Alarm Systems

Voice Evacuation

Gas Detection

VESDA

Access Control

CCTV

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk ACP

Job description

Life Safety Systems (LSS) Designer

Duration: 11+ months (contract to hire)

Location: Austin, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; Albany, OR; Portland, OR

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least 3 years of AutoCAD experience (preferably Revit experience)
• Systems design experience with Fire Alarm Systems, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, VESDA, Access Control and CCTV

Ideally, you'll also have

• 3-5 years of life safety systems design experience
• Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA 70, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 Fire Alarm, and Signaling Code Knowledge of Fire/Life Safety systems and manufacturers' equipment
• Industrial design experience
• Autodesk Certification Professional ACP or other drafting technologies certifications

Responsibilities

• We're looking for a Life Safety Systems (LSS) Designer who is excited about working on projects that enable the he
• of our clients' business. The ideal candidate will be located in TX, OR, AZ, or PA, but qualified candidates located elsewhere in the U.S will be considered.
• Our LSS Designers are responsible for the delivery of complex packages in coordination with multi-disciple engineers and design leads that form the core of our Life Safety Systems delivery team. Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, you'll create a 3D model space in coordination with architects and engineers. From those 3D BIM models you'll assist the designers with layouts for Fire Alarm Detection Systems, HPM leak detection, Toxic Gas Management Systems,
• Security and Intrusion detection systems.