Safety Systems​/Fire Alarm Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Life Safety Systems / Fire Alarm Engineer to support the design and delivery of mission‑critical facilities, including data centers and other complex infrastructure projects. This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States, with preference given to those near a U.S.

-based office location.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for life safety, fire alarm, fire detection, smoke control, and fire protection systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects supporting mission‑critical operations and cutting‑edge facilities.

$35.00‑$88.00 per hour DOE

• Perform preliminary assessments and develop life safety system concepts.
• Lead the design of fire alarm, fire detection, smoke control, and fire protection systems.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, BIM designers, subject matter experts, and project stakeholders.
• Produce construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Design code‑compliant life safety and fire mitigation solutions.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, vendors, and code officials.
• Prepare equipment sizing calculations, system layouts, and network diagrams.
• Develop construction deliverables utilizing 2D and 3D design platforms.
• Support internal and external problem resolution efforts.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining project schedules and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
• Support project estimating, scheduling, and resource planning activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Experience designing Fire Alarm Systems and associated manufacturer equipment.
• Experience with VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) systems.
• Knowledge of:
  • International Building Code (IBC)
  • International Fire Code (IFC)
  • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
  • NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• Knowledge and application of:
  • NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
  • Electrical design requirements
• Knowledge of general construction and design specifications.
• Experience leading projects and managing resources.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Minimum of 4 years of Autodesk Revit experience.
• Experience designing life safety systems for data centers or mission‑critical facilities.
• Knowledge of:
  • NFPA 13
  • NFPA 75
  • NFPA 76
  • NFPA 2001
• Experience with fire suppression systems, gas detection systems, and smoke modeling.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and designers.
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid‑to‑large‑scale engineering projects.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record.

• Hybrid work environment.
• Remote flexibility available depending on project and team needs.
• Opportunity to work on projects throughout the United States.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and clients.