Life safety systems engineer

job summary:
A Life Safety Systems Engineer is needed for an engineering consulting company in the Austin, TX area. This role is for a Life Safety Systems Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree and strong AutoCAD/BIM skills who will act as the Engineer of Record to design, model, and manage code-compliant fire protection and life safety solutions (including fire alarms, sprinklers, and toxic gas detection) for client facilities.

location: Austin, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $64.74 - 75.37 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Solution Provision: Provide code-compliant asset protection and fire life safety mitigation solutions to clients.

• Design Ownership: Act as the Engineer of Record and take ownership of various projects.

Specific Fire Solutions Include:

• Fire sprinklers and gaseous agents.

• Fire detection and toxic gas detection.

• Smoke modeling and explosion prevention.

Client & Official Interface:

• Interface directly with client counterparts in facility design.

• Interface with state and local code officials.

Design Development & Deliverables:

• Create 3D BIM models using AutoCAD and Revit MEP in coordination with architects and engineers.

• Design fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, smoke and leak detection, and security/intrusion detection systems.

• Provide calculations, equipment size/quantities, equipment and construction specifications, network diagrams, and various construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms.

• Team Collaboration: Provide guidance to co-workers and receive solutions/guidance from senior design professionals.

Core Qualifications & Technical Skills

Education/Licensure:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (required).

• Ability to attain PE (Professional Engineer) licensure (required).

• PE license (Ideally/Highly desired).

Design Software:

• At least 4 years of AutoCAD design experience (required).

• Working knowledge of 3D BIM software (Revit) (Ideally desired).

• Experience using Revit MEP for 3D modeling.

Life Safety Code Expertise:

• Knowledge of IFC (International Fire Code) and IBC (International Building Code).

• Knowledge and application of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.

• Knowledge and application of 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.

System Knowledge & Design Experience:

• Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems and manufacturers' equipment, including VESDA systems.

• Design experience with Fire Alarm, VESDA systems, security CCTV, HPM (Hazardous Production Material), and Leak Detection.

• Design experience in semiconductor or data centers (Ideally desired).

Project Management:

• Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects.

• Experience leading projects and managing resources (Ideally desired).

• Design Management experience (Ideally desired).

• Experience mentoring junior staff (Ideally desired).

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qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

• Safety
• AutoCAD
• Revit
  
  
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  At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.
  
  
  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.