Fire Safety - Life Safety Systems Engineer

About the role

Your impact
At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver code-compliant fire and life safety solutions including fire sprinklers, gaseous agents, fire detection, toxic gas detection, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention.
• Take ownership as Engineer of Record, guiding teams and collaborating with senior design professionals.
• Interface directly with clients and local code officials to ensure compliance and excellence.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create 3D BIM models and design systems such as fire alarms, smoke and leak detection, security, and intrusion detection.
• Apply Life Safety & Fire codes and industry standards to produce calculations, specifications, network diagrams, and detailed construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D formats.

Requirements

• Experience in fire protection engineering and life safety systems design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience with Safety System Design.
• 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.
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects.
• 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).

Skills

• Curiosity.
• Talent for multi-tasking and collaboration.
• Extreme organizational skills.

Benefits

• Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $155,650.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.