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Sr. Life Safety Systems Designer

Jacobs

Design for Safety and Innovation

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 ready to take your expertise to the next level? We're looking for a Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Designer to help shape advanced facilities where technology and safety go hand in hand. From semiconductor manufacturing to data centers and state-of-the-art research facilities, you'll play a critical role in delivering designs that protect people and assets.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on high-profile projects for globally recognized clients.

  • Collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that values precision and innovation.

  • Hybrid flexibility in any U.S Jacobs office

What You'll Do:

  • Lead the design and drafting of life safety and security systems for advanced facilities.

  • Utilize AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create and coordinate 3D BIM models with architects and engineers.

  • Assist in developing layouts for Fire Alarm Detection Systems, HPM leak detection, Toxic Gas Management Systems, and Security/Intrusion Detection Systems.

  • Ensure designs meet industry standards and client requirements, delivering accurate, constructible solutions.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in life safety systems design, ideally in complex industrial or high-tech environments.

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across disciplines.

Ready to design systems that protect the future?

Apply today and bring your expertise to projects that matter. 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.? ?

  • High school graduate or equivalent

  • At least 10 years of Drafting/design experience

  • Systems design experience with Fire Alarm Systems, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, VESDA, Access Control, CCTV

  • NICET Level II certification

  • AutoCAD and/or Revit experience

  • Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ideally, you'll also have:? ?

  • 3-5 years of Revit design experience

  • Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA 70, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

  • Knowledge of Fire/Life Safety systems and manufacturer's equipment

  • Industrial design experience

  • NICET Level III certification (or the ability to obtain this certification within one year of hire)

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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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