Electrical Safety Engineering

Electrical Engineer / Life Safety Engineer

Boise, ID Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Work Schedule: On-Site

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer / Life Safety Engineer to join our client's on-site engineering team in Boise, Idaho. This role will support the design, development, and implementation of life safety systems for complex industrial and high-tech facilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing fire alarm and detection systems, gas detection systems, smoke control systems, and related life safety infrastructure while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and operational requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams on challenging and technically advanced projects.

Design and engineer fire alarm, detection, suppression, gas detection, smoke control, and related life safety systems

Support all phases of the project lifecycle from conceptual design through construction and startup

Apply applicable codes and standards including IBC, IFC, NFPA, NEC, and Life Safety Codes to develop compliant designs

Prepare calculations, equipment sizing, system layouts, specifications, and construction documentation

Develop and review BIM models using AutoCAD and Revit MEP in coordination with architects and other engineering disciplines

Support Engineer of Record responsibilities and progressively take ownership of technical scope for assigned projects

Coordinate directly with clients, vendors, contractors, and code officials

Review vendor submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and specifications

Participate in design reviews and maintain technical quality standards throughout project execution

Provide field support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities as required

Manage multiple assignments while meeting schedule, scope, and quality expectations

Collaborate with senior engineers and mentor junior engineering staff

Support compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

EIT certification or NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems

Minimum 5 years of experience in fire alarm and life safety systems engineering

Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP

Strong working knowledge of: IBC, IFC, NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code, NFPA 70 (NEC)

Experience designing or supporting fire alarm and detection systems, including VESDA or similar aspirating systems

Understanding of construction documents, specifications, and multidisciplinary coordination processes

Familiarity with Edwards EST3 and EST4 Fire Alarm Control Systems

Experience with gas detection systems, HPM systems, leak detection, smoke modeling, or fire dynamics concepts

Experience with security, CCTV, or low-voltage systems

Field experience working with subcontractors and construction personnel

Experience supporting semiconductor fabrication facilities or other high-tech manufacturing environments

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.