Life Safety Systems Engineer

$48 - $75 per hour

Selectek

Life Safety Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Life Safety Systems Engineer to design and manage fire alarm, VESDA, security, detection, and life safety systems for large-scale, mission-critical facilities. This is a long-term role with exciting opportunities to work on cutting-edge semiconductor and data center projects while collaborating with top engineers and architects.

Position Highlights:

Location Options: Tempe, AZ | Austin, TX | Portland, OR | Fort Worth, TX | Pittsburgh, PA
Pay Range: $48 – $75 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Travel: Up to 10%
Assignment Term: Through September 2026, with strong potential for extension

What You'll Do:

Lead design of fire alarm, VESDA, security, smoke/leak detection, and life safety systems
Apply NFPA, NEC, IBC, IFC, and hazardous materials codes to ensure compliance
Create 2D/3D models using AutoCAD and Revit MEP
Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and code officials
Mentor junior staff and take ownership of projects as engineer of record

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with ability to obtain PE license
4+ years of AutoCAD design experience
Strong knowledge of life safety codes and electrical design standards
Experience with fire alarm systems and manufacturer equipment (VESDA preferred)
PE license, Revit proficiency, and data center/semiconductor project experience are a plus

Apply

Vacancy posted 3 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Life Safety Systems Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA vacancy

Life Safety Systems Engineer
$37.98 - $59.5 per hour
...Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Drafter / BIM Designer Pay: $37.98 - $59.50 per hour DOE Qualifications: Strong Revit skills - 3... ...delivery of complex packages in coordination with multi-disciple engineers and design leads that form the core of our Life Safety...
Suggested
Hourly pay
Contract work
HKAA
Pittsburgh, PA
17 hours ago
Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer SME
...Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm SME: This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates... ...of Fire Alarm and LSS drawings Providing markups on lead engineer submittalsto align with design intent and client specifications...
Suggested
Work at office
Jacobs
Pittsburgh, PA
2 days ago
Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer
$70k - $140k
...Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting...
Suggested
Hourly pay
Work at office
Local area
Remote work
Jacobs Solutions
Pittsburgh, PA
2 days ago
Safety Engineer
...The Safety Engineer position at Franjo Construction ( ) will include the opportunity to share Franjo Construction's belief of "A Culture Built Around Safety" are words that are brought to life every day. The Safety Engineer will meet and discuss Safety with all working...
Suggested
Work at office
Local area
Night shift
Franjo Construction
Homestead, PA
1 day ago
Senior Systems Engineering
...an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior System Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment... ...as system engineer in an industry with safety related process ~ Strong ability to read... ...Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending...
Suggested
Temporary work
Flexible hours
Hitachi Rail Ltd
Pittsburgh, PA
2 days ago
Engineering and Design System
...Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the... ...the future of medical technology? As a Systems Engineer at Smith+Nephew, you will play a critical... ...evaluations to ensure product effectiveness and safety Continuously develop your systems...
Flexible hours
Smith & Nephew
Pittsburgh, PA
3 days ago
Systems Engineer
...Who We Are Carnegie Robotics engineers high performance autonomy solutions as well as the... ...multi-disciplinary teams as they mature system level solutions. We're about growth and... ...options ~ Comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance ~ Fidelity 401(k) plan with...
Carnegie Robotics LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
3 days ago
Applied AI Health Data System Engineer-Senior Manager
$124k - $280k
...Requirements: Up to 80% At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to... ...will involve designing and optimising algorithms, models, and systems to enable intelligent decision-making and automation....
Full time
H1b
PwC
Pittsburgh, PA
4 days ago
Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer
...robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering - all dedicated to redefining the relationship... ...with immediate vesting ~ Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance...
Permanent employment
Work at office
Immediate start
Visa sponsorship
Shift work
Latitude AI
Pittsburgh, PA
4 days ago
Power Systems Engineer
$90k - $100k
...Job Description We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving... ...efficiency Perform cable design, network sizing, and system modeling Conduct network simulations and...
For contractors
ALTEN Technology USA
Pittsburgh, PA
8 days ago
Reliability, Maintainability, & Safety Engineer
...Job Description Job Description Space Systems, Launch Vehicles and Ground Ops The Systems Engineering group fosters a collaborative working environment where... ...and interface meets the required standards for safety, performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness...
Astrobotic Technology Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
26 days ago
Software Systems Engineering
$100.22k - $111.18k
...Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field... ..., procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle Develop software architecture artifacts that provide...
For subcontractor
Second job
Work at office
Flexible hours
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Pittsburgh, PA
4 days ago
Associate Distribution Engineer - Open to Recent Engineering Graduates - Pennsylvania
$62k - $75k
...Title Associate Distribution Engineer Location:... ...Design Projects, and Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) programs... ...way Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client... ...financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include...
Temporary work
Work at office
Local area
Remote work
Work from home
Night shift
Orbital LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
2 days ago
Safety Engineer
...Spang & Company has an opening for a Safety Engineer at its corporate office in Pittsburgh, PA. This position will provide leadership and oversight for all domestic environmental, health, and safety functions across locations, working in close partnership with site...
For contractors
Work at office
Local area
Spang & Company
Pittsburgh, PA
1 day ago
Lead System Engineer
...Title: Lead Design Engineer Location: Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Type: Direct-Hire/... ...aerosol delivery, sensing, and exposure systems for human-relevant experimental platforms... ...medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as...
Permanent employment
Full time
Local area
System One
Pittsburgh, PA
3 days ago
Senior System Validation Engineer
...TITLE : Senior System Validation Engineer DUTIES: Validating complex embedded software interactions spanning propulsion, ADAS/AD, body, infotainment... ...protected. Generous Paid Time Off We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including...
Full time
Immediate start
Stellantis
Pittsburgh, PA
4 days ago
Fulfillment Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern 2026
...environment and being the most safety-centric company for every... ...This is the last stop in the life of an order, where it is packed... ...RME (Reliability Maintenance & Engineering), Central Teams, Human... ...application in a centralized hiring system that considers you for other...
Full time
Summer work
Internship
Work at office
Local area
Relocation
Relocation package
Shift work
Night shift
Weekend work
Amazon
Pittsburgh, PA
17 hours ago
Fire Protection Engineering
$91.48k
...our clients and our team. As a global engineering and construction firm, we partner with... ...for fire sprinkler and suppression systems, fire pumps, and fire alarm systems.... ...work with federal projects, providing life safety, fire suppression and fire alarm analysis...
Work experience placement
H1b
Work at office
Local area
Remote work
Work from home
Worldwide
CDM Smith
Pittsburgh, PA
2 days ago
Fire Protection Engineer (PE)
...Description A well-established, growing engineering firm, is seeking a highly motivated... ...hazards analysis, and fire protection system design. You will work across the... ...projects. Generating fire protection life safety code analyses. Performing sprinkler...
Work experience placement
Immediate start
gpac
Pittsburgh, PA
2 days ago
Testing Systems Engineering
$126k - $181k
...understanding of the fully integrated product (System-of-Systems) that spans across software... ...evidence for behavioral, functional and safety requirements at higher levels of... ...Required Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Robotics or a related field Minimum...
Full time
Local area
Flexible hours
Aurora Innovation
Pittsburgh, PA
17 hours ago
System Engineer 3
...Overview: Summary: The main function of a systems engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems engineer...
Voluble Systems LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
2 days ago
Remote- Systems Engineering -
...Systems Engineer The Systems Engineer position is responsible for providing full cycle implementation and support of customer systems,... ...Independent Thinking & Decision Making Problem Solving Safety orientation Customer Focus Attention to Detail Teamwork...
Full time
Work at office
Local area
Remote work
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Day shift
Dagostino Electronic Services
Pittsburgh, PA
3 days ago
Senior Systems Engineering
$100k - $130k
...If you are an Engineer seeking an opportunity to grow and drive solutions... ...replacements, and ancillary systems integration – delivering... ...customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and... ...resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities...
Temporary work
Work at office
Local area
Flexible hours
Emerson
Pittsburgh, PA
2 days ago
Systems Engineer
$85k - $95k
...Systems Engineer CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a...
Full time
Apprenticeship
Work at office
Local area
Worldwide
Computer Aid
Pittsburgh, PA
1 day ago
Systems Engineer
...SAN, PowerScale, CISCO UCS, and more. Position Title: Server Engineer 2 Business Unit: Technology Reports to: Manager of... ...Understands in detail server and network analysis, network operating systems, reporting and logging.Collaborates on defining Technology...
Work at office
Weekend work
Day shift
First National Bank
Pittsburgh, PA
17 hours ago
Energy engineering
$71.71k - $92k
...team members to teach and learn energy engineering fundamentals. Support customers with... ...commissioning of HVAC, lighting, and process systems. New building systems commissioning.... ...1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD), a retirement plan with match...
Full time
Work at office
Local area
Work from home
Energy Sciences
Pittsburgh, PA
5 days ago
System Engineer
...our growing world-class team of professionals. As a fulltime Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the engineering,... ...better products, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Maven is smart, friendly, and passionate and we value...
Full time
Work at office
Maven Machines
Pittsburgh, PA
25 days ago
Senior Systems Engineer
...Job Description Job Description The Systems Engineering group fosters a collaborative working... ...interface meets the required standards for safety, performance, reliability, and cost-... ...the technical lead implementing the full life cycle of design, development,...
Astrobotic Technology Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
26 days ago
Full Time: Systems Engineering Senior
$142.7k - $158.3k
...for this Position Sr Advanced Space Systems Engineer- Pittsburgh, PA ID: 2026-73308 US-... ...hardware, reliability, maintainability, safety and other requirements in the total engineering... ...Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with...
Full time
Work experience placement
Flexible hours
GD Mission Systems
Pittsburgh, PA
a month ago
Senior Systems Performance Engineer
$149k - $198.5k
...operates the foundational onboard software systems that power our autonomous vehicles. Our... ...are seeking a Linux Systems Performance Engineer to improve the performance, reliability,... ...a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more. Salary...
Work at office
Motional
Pittsburgh, PA
9 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Life Safety Systems Engineer. Be the first to apply!