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Sr. Life Safety Systems Designer

$80.6k

Jacobs Solutions

Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Designer

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.

Your impact

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.

Here's what you'll need

  • 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)

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $80,600.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper $121,880.00

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $80,600.00 to $121,880.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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.

Locations

Portland - Oregon - United States

Tempe - Arizona - United States

Moon Township - Pennsylvania - United States

Latham - New York - United States

Birmingham - Alabama - United States

Little Rock - Arkansas - United States

Sacramento - California - United States

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