Life Safety Systems ​/ Fire Alarm Designer

Life Safety Systems / Fire Alarm Designer

We are seeking an experienced Life Safety Systems / Fire Alarm Designer 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 work closely with engineers, BIM teams, architects, and clients to develop innovative and code-compliant life safety, fire alarm, fire protection, and low-voltage system designs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to world-class data center and mission-critical facility projects while utilizing advanced BIM and design technologies. Pay $27.00- $72.00 per hour DOE.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop life safety and fire alarm system concepts for mission-critical facilities.
• Create and lead BIM designs with support from engineering and subject matter experts.
• Design fire alarm, fire detection, fire suppression, smoke control, leak detection, and security systems.
• Produce construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Utilize Revit MEP to create and coordinate 3D BIM models.
• Coordinate designs with architects, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Perform clash detection reviews and resolve design conflicts within ACC/Forma environments.
• Prepare equipment sizing calculations, network diagrams, and construction deliverables.
• Apply applicable building, fire, electrical, and life safety codes to design solutions.
• Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining schedules and deliverables.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and project teams throughout the design process.
• Assist in developing constructible and code-compliant designs for complex facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of Autodesk Revit design experience.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience utilizing Revit add-ins and BIM design tools.
• Experience using Bluebeam Revu.
• Familiarity with clash detection and issue resolution within ACC/Forma.
• Experience designing Fire Alarm Systems and associated manufacturer equipment.
• Experience with VESDA systems.
• Knowledge of general construction and design specifications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Knowledge of:
  • International Building Code (IBC)
  • International Fire Code (IFC)
  • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
  • NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
  • NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
  • NFPA 13
  • NFPA 75
  • NFPA 76
  • NFPA 2001
• Experience with VESDA ASPIRE or similar software.
• Experience designing systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with fire suppression systems, smoke control systems, gas detection systems, and life safety systems.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment.
• Remote flexibility available depending on project and team needs.
• Opportunity to support projects throughout the United States.
• Collaborative work with engineers, BIM specialists, architects, and clients.