Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer SME
About the role
This position 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 Subject Matter Expert (SME) who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business, particularly data center facilities projects.
Join 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.
Responsibilities
- Quality control of Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems (LSS) drawings
- Provide markups on lead engineer submittals to align with design intent and client specifications
- Offer design guidance and explain best practices based on real-world experience
- Mentor junior staff
- Engage in client interaction and justify design intent
- Provide technical design leadership for systems in data center buildings, including fire alarm and detection systems, smoke control systems, fire protection systems, and other life safety or low-voltage systems
- Ensure projects are completed on time while working on several concurrent projects
Requirements
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems (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
- Experience with 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 and 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
- Eligibility for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock (for certain roles)
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
Hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.
Job posted on June 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.