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 will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

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 SME 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 SMEs work on various projects assigned by a Department Manager. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:

• Quality control of Fire Alarm and LSS drawings
• Providing markups on lead engineer submittals to align with design intent and client specifications
• Providing design guidance and explaining best practices based on real world experience
• Mentoring junior staff
• Client interaction and justification for design intent

The Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm SMEs 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 SME, 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.

Here's what you'll need:

• NICET FAS Level III or IV
• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Knowledge and extensive design experience with Fire Alarm Systems and related manufacturers' equipment, including VESDA systems
• Proficient in IBC, IFC, NFPA101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• Knowledge of NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 13 codes
• Knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
• Knowledge of general design and construction specifications
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Extensive design experience in data centers

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience leading projects and managing resources
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $120,000.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper $150,000.00.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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 June 10, 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
• Portland - Oregon - 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
• Tampa - Florida - United States