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Fire Safety - Life Safety Systems Engineer

Jacobs

At Jacobs, we don't settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don't settle until we give our best and know that we're making a difference.

Are you passionate about creating safe, resilient environments? We're looking for a Life Safety Systems Engineer to design solutions that safeguard cutting-edge facilities where innovation thrives. From semiconductor manufacturing to data centers and state-of-the-art research facilities, you'll help protect the heart of our clients' operations.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexibility & balance: Enjoy a hybrid work model that supports your lifestyle while keeping you connected to a collaborative team. Enjoy a mix of remote and in-office work in U.S Jacobs office.

Career growth: We invest in your development with mentorship, training, and opportunities to work on diverse, high-profile projects.

Culture of innovation: Be part of a team that values creativity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Global reach, local feel: Work with world-class experts while making an impact in your community.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver code-compliant fire and life safety solutions including fire sprinklers, gaseous agents, fire detection, toxic gas detection, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention.

  • Take ownership as Engineer of Record, guiding teams and collaborating with senior design professionals.

  • Interface directly with clients and local code officials to ensure compliance and excellence.

  • Use AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create 3D BIM models and design systems such as fire alarms, smoke and leak detection, security, and intrusion detection.

  • Apply Life Safety & Fire codes and industry standards to produce calculations, specifications, network diagrams, and detailed construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D formats.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in fire protection engineering and life safety systems design.

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Ready to make an impact where safety meets innovation?

Apply today and help us protect the future. 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.?

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering

  • At least 4 years of experience with Safety System Design

  • Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA101 Life Safety Code and 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

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

  • Design experience with Fire Alarm, VESDA systems, security CCTV, HPM and Leak Detection

  • Knowledge of design and construction specifications

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

  • Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ideally, you'll also have:? ?

  • Professional Engineering (PE) license

  • Experience leading projects and managing resources

  • Experience mentoring junior staff

  • Design Management experience

  • Design experience in semiconductor or data centers

  • Working knowledge of 3D BIM software (Revit)

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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