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Life Safety Systems Engineer (35359)

Job Description

Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer
Location: Tampa, FL (However, candidate can be near any U.S. based office).
Pay Range: $35.00 to $88.00 per hour
Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental, 401(k)

Summary

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. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:

  • Preliminary assessment
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • May work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time.
  • 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.
  • Provide code-compliant asset protection and fire mitigation and life safety solutions.
  • 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.
  • Interface directly with client counterparts in the designing of their facilities and state and local code officials.
  • Using the various applicable Life Safety & Fire codes as well as industry standards, 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • 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 and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
  • Knowledge of general design and construction specifications
  • Experience leading projects and managing resources

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • At least 4 years of Autodesk Revit design experience
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Knowledge of NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 13 codes
  • Design experience in data centers
  • Experience mentoring junior staff
  • Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, , , , origin, , , veteran status, genetic information, , , or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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