Jobs · Management · Iowa

Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer SME

Jacobs · Iowa City, IA · 1 mo ago
Management$120k–$150k/yrFull-time

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

  • Work on various projects assigned by a Department Manager.
  • Provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include fire alarm and detection systems, smoke control systems, fire protection systems, and other life safety or low voltage systems.
  • Play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to Quality control of Fire Alarm and LSS drawings, Providing markups on lead engineer submittals to align with design intent and client specifications, Providing design guidance and explaining best practices based on real world experience, Mentoring junior staff, Client interaction and justification for design intent.

Requirements

  • NICET FAS Level III or IV
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Knowledge and extensive design experience with Fire Alarm Systems and related manufacturers’ equipment, including VESDA systems
  • Proficient in IBC, IFC, NFPA101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
  • Knowledge and application of NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 13 codes
  • Knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
  • Experience mentoring junior staff
  • Extensive design experience in data centers

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Experience leading projects and managing resources
  • Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects

Skills

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Benefits

Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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