Senior Life Safety & Fire Systems Designer (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,600 - 121,880; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Connecticut seeks an experienced Life Safety Systems Design Drafter to lead the design and drafting of life safety and security systems for advanced facilities. You will use AutoCAD and Revit MEP to coordinate 3D BIM models with architects and engineers.

The role requires 10+ years of drafting/design experience, NICET II certification, and knowledge of Fire Alarm, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, and NFPA codes. Hybrid work with Jacobs offices nationwide; sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of drafting/design experience.
• NICET II certification.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and drafting of life safety and security systems for advanced facilities.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create and coordinate 3D BIM models with architects and engineers.
• Assist in developing layouts for Fire Alarm Detection Systems, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, and Security/Intrusion Detection Systems.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and client requirements, delivering accurate, constructible solutions.

Skills

Life safety design

Collaboration

Proj coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

10+ years drafting/design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Jacobs in Connecticut seeks an experienced Life Safety Systems Design Drafter to lead the design and drafting of life safety and security systems for advanced facilities. You will use AutoCAD and Revit MEP to coordinate 3D BIM models with architects and engineers.

The role requires 10+ years of drafting/design experience, NICET II certification, and knowledge of Fire Alarm, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, and NFPA codes. Hybrid work with Jacobs offices nationwide; sponsorship not available.