Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Drafter / BIM Designer

Spectraforce Technologies; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Drafter / BIM Designer to deliver complex LSS packages in coordination with multi-discipline engineers. The role uses AutoCAD and Revit MEP to build 3D BIM models and support layout development for fire alarm, gas management, and security systems.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of systems design experience and holds Autodesk certification or equivalent drafting credentials.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of systems design experience.
• Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA 70, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
• Familiarity with Fire/Life Safety systems and manufacturer's equipment.
• Industrial design experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex Life Safety Systems packages in coordination with multi-discipline engineers.
• Create 3D BIM models using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Assist with layouts for Fire Alarm Detection, HPM leak detection, Toxic Gas Management, and Security systems.

Skills

Drafting/Modeling

3D BIM coordination

Education

Autodesk Certification Professional (ACP)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Job Title: Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Drafter / BIM Designer (Electrical Design Technician Senior)

Duration: 11+ months (10/27/2025 - 10/05/2026)

Location: Austin, TX 73301

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM



Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Drafter / BIM Designer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients' business. This is a hybrid position, and the ideal candidate should be based in Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Portland, OR, or Pittsburgh, PA. The Drafting/Modeling designers are responsible for the delivery of complex packages in coordination with multi-discipline 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, and Security and Intrusion detection systems.



Qualifications

• 3-5 years of systems design experience


• Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA 70, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code


• Familiarity with Fire/Life Safety systems and manufacturer's equipment


• Industrial design experience


• Autodesk Certification Professional (ACP) or other drafting technology certifications