Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer

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-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. We're transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. We're looking for a Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer 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! If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and who also enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you!

Our Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineers work on various projects assigned by a Department Manager or Lead Engineer. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:

• preliminary assessments
• concept creation
• leading designs with support from your peers, SME's, and BIM designers
• internal and external problem resolution
• drawing and specification production
• customer and vendor accessibility.

The Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineers may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time. As a Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer, you'll provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include fire alarm and detection systems, smoke control systems, fire protection systems, and other life safety or low voltage systems. As a Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer working with our teams, you'll use your skills and experience to help our clients, by providing code-compliant asset protection and fire mitigation and life safety solutions. You will be expected to both provide guidance to co-workers and receive solutions from variance senior design professionals so that you can take ownership of various projects as the engineer of record. These solutions include fire alarm, fire detection, fire suppression, gas detection, life safety considerations, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention.

You will interface directly with client counterparts in the designing of their facilities and state and local code officials. Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, our teams create 3D models in coordination with architects and engineers. From those 3D BIM models you'll design fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, smoke and leak detection, security and intrusion detection systems, and more. Using the various applicable Life Safety & Fire codes as well as industry standards you will provide calculations; equipment size and quantities; equipment and construction specifications; network diagrams and various construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms for a constructible design.

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.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• At least 4 years of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD design experience
• Knowledge and design experience with Fire Alarm Systems and related manufacturers' equipment, including VESDA systems
• Knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
• Knowledge of general design and construction specifications
• Ideally, you'll also have:
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Knowledge of NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 13 codes
• Design experience in data centers
• Experience leading projects and managing resources
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations:

• Greenville - South Carolina - United States
• New York - New York - United States
• Chicago - Illinois - United States
• Austin - Texas - United States
• Washington - District of Columbia - United States
• San Francisco - California - United States
• Boston - Massachusetts - United States
• Houston - Texas - United States
• Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - United States
• Miami - Florida - United States
• Cary - North Carolina - United States
• Nashville - Tennessee - United States
• Knoxville - Tennessee - United States
• Arlington - Virginia - United States
• Richmond - Virginia - United States
• Providence - Rhode Island - United States
• Hartford - Connecticut - United States
• Mendota Heights - Minnesota - United States
• Columbus - Ohio - United States
• Louisville - Kentucky - United States
• Indianapolis - Indiana - United States
• Iowa City - Iowa - United States
• Long Beach - California - United States
• Riverside - California - United States
• Albuquerque - New Mexico - United States
• Las Vegas - Nevada - United States
• Dallas - Texas - United States
• Baton Rouge - Louisiana - United States
• Gulfport - Mississippi - United States
• Huntsville - Alabama - United States
• Jacksonville - Florida - United States
• Boulder - Colorado - United States