Jacobs · 17 hours ago
Sr. Life Safety Systems Designer (Electronics)
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and environments. They are seeking a Senior Life Safety Systems Designer to lead the design and drafting of life safety and security systems for advanced facilities, ensuring designs meet industry standards and client requirements.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
At least 10 years of AutoCAD design experience
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
Systems design experience with Fire Alarm Systems, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, VESDA, Access Control, CCTV
NICET Level II certification
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Legally mandated benefits
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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