Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer

About the role

This job opportunity is available at any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S.-based office, but we intend to hire the best candidates. We’re looking for a Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business, particularly data center facilities projects.

As part of a vibrant, dynamic team, you’ll deliver world-class designs for well-known clients around the world. This role is ideal if you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with clients in the Data Center market.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design leadership for fire alarm and detection systems, smoke control systems, fire protection systems, and other life safety or low-voltage systems in data center buildings.
• Ensure projects are completed on time while working on several concurrent projects.
• Deliver code-compliant asset protection, fire mitigation, and life safety solutions, including fire alarm, fire detection, fire suppression, gas detection, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention.
• Interface directly with clients and state/local code officials during the design process.
• Create 3D models using AutoCAD and Revit MEP, coordinating with architects and engineers to design fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, smoke and leak detection, security and intrusion detection systems, and more.
• Provide calculations, equipment sizing, specifications, network diagrams, and construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms for constructible designs.
• Lead designs with support from peers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and BIM designers, including preliminary assessments, concept creation, problem resolution, and drawing/specification production.
• Mentor junior staff and manage resources on mid-to-large-scale projects.
• Estimate and schedule projects while taking ownership as the engineer of record.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 4 years of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD design experience.
• Knowledge and design experience with Fire Alarm Systems and related manufacturers’ equipment, including VESDA systems.
• 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 NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 13 codes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Design experience in data centers.
• Experience leading projects and managing resources.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Paid time off (17 days per calendar year starting on day one).
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Legally mandated benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $140,000.00, paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on June 02, 2026. This position will remain open for at least 3 days.