Life Safety Systems Engineer

• Tempe
• On-site

Position Title: Life Safety Systems Engineer

Ideal Location/Zip Radius: Tempe AZ (85282) / Austin TX / Portland OR 97201 / Fort Worth

Maximum Radius from Zip: 75 miles

Alternate Position Titles : Life Safety Systems Engineer

Companies to TARGET : Amec KBR Fluor CH2M Hill Shaw any of the medium to big size EPC/A&Es

Companies to EXCLUDE: Jacobs Engineering

A Life Safety Systems Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients business. The ideal candidate will be located in AZ OR TX or PA however qualified candidates located elsewhere in the U.S will also be considered.

Required:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering with the ability to attain PE licensure
At least 4 years of AutoCAD design experience
Knowledge of IFC IBC NFPA101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling
Code
Knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
Knowledge and application of NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials Code
Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems and manufacturers equipment including VESDA systems
Design experience with Fire Alarm VESDA systems security CCTV HPM and Leak Detection
Knowledge of design and construction specifications
Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects
Preferred:
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Experience leading projects and managing resources
Experience mentoring junior staff
Design Management experience
Design experience in semiconductor or data centers
Working knowledge of 3D BIM software (Revit)

Job Responsibilities:
As a LSS Engineer working with our teams youll use your skills and experience to help our clients by providing code-compliant asset protection and fire life safety mitigation solutions. You will be expected to both provide guidance to co-workers and receive solutions from variance senior design professionals so that you can take ownership of various projects as the engineer of record. These fire solutions entail fire sprinklers gaseous agents fire detection toxic gas detection smoke modeling and explosion prevention.
You will interface directly with client counterparts in the designing of their facilities and state and local code officials.
Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP our teams create 3D models in coordination with architects and engineers. From those 3D BIM models youll design fire sprinkler systems fire alarm systems smoke and leak detection security and intrusion detection systems and more.
Using the various applicable Life Safety & Fire codes as well as industry standards you will provide calculations; equipment size and quantities; equipment and construction specifications; network diagrams and various construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms for a constructible design.