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Fire Alarm Life Safety Systems Construction Administration Engineer (35677)

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.) · Tampa, FL · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$48–$88/hrContract

Location: Open to anywhere in the US within 50 miles of a client office

About the role

We're looking for a Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm CA Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on data center facilities projects. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world-class designs for well-known clients around the world! If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and enjoy working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you.

Our Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm CA Engineers work on various projects assigned by a Department Manager. This position will play a role in the entire design process, including a minimum of 25% travel to various job sites assisting in construction administration services such as punch walks, witness testing, and design assistance and support. The priority for this position will be construction administration services, with the remainder of time augmented by design work and drawing production.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings, including fire alarm and detection systems, smoke control systems, fire protection systems, and other life safety or low voltage systems
  • Preliminary assessments and concept creation
  • Lead designs with support from peers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and BIM designers
  • Internal and external problem resolution
  • Drawing and specification production
  • On-site construction administration services
  • Customer and vendor accessibility

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Knowledge and design experience with Fire Alarm Systems and related manufacturers’ equipment, including VESDA systems
  • Experience in the field installing, inspecting, or testing fire alarm systems
  • Familiarity with the following manufacturers: Notifier, Edwards, and Xtralis
  • Knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
  • Knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
  • Knowledge of general design and construction specifications
  • Experience leading projects and managing resources

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of Autodesk Revit design experience
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Knowledge of NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 13 codes
  • Design experience in data centers
  • Experience mentoring junior staff
  • Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects

Pay

$48.00 - $88.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Standard Medical
  • Dental
  • 401(k)

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