Safety Systems​/Fire Alarm Engineer

Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. We’re looking for a Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business and who will have the chance to work on data center facilities projects.

• preliminary assessments
• concept creation
• leading designs with support from your peers, SME’s, and BIM designers
• internal and external problem resolution
• drawing and specification production
• customer and vendor accessibility

The Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time. The engineer will provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include fire alarm and detection systems, smoke control systems, fire protection systems, and other life safety or low voltage systems. The engineer will interface with client counterparts and state and local code officials, utilize AutoCAD and Revit MEP, create 3D BIM models, design fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, smoke and leak detection, security and intrusion detection systems, and provide calculations, equipment sizing, specifications, network diagrams and construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms for a constructible design.

• 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’ equipment, including VESDA systems
• Knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA
  101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
• Knowledge of general design and construction specifications

• 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

Health and welfare benefits include 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 has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy 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 bonuses, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $, with actual pay determined by work location and experience.

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.

We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.

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