Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer SME
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 empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.
About the role
We’re looking for a Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm SME 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!
Our Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm SMEs work on various projects assigned by a Department Manager. This position will play a role in the entire design process and may work on several concurrent projects, ensuring they are completed on time.
Responsibilities
- Quality control of Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems (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
- 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
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, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
- Knowledge of NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 13 codes
- Knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
- Knowledge of general design and construction specifications
- Experience mentoring junior staff
- Extensive design experience in data centers
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Experience leading projects and managing resources
- 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
- Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees)
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
- Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
- Additional rewards for certain roles, 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.