Jacobs · 6 hours ago
Fire Safety - Life Safety Systems Engineer (34324)
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$111K/yr - $152K/yr
4+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and innovative environments. They are seeking a Life Safety Systems Engineer to design fire and life safety solutions for various high-tech facilities, ensuring compliance and excellence in safety standards.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Deliver code-compliant fire and life safety solutions including fire sprinklers, gaseous agents, fire detection, toxic gas detection, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention
Take ownership as Engineer of Record, guiding teams and collaborating with senior design professionals
Interface directly with clients and local code officials to ensure compliance and excellence
Use AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create 3D BIM models and design systems such as fire alarms, smoke and leak detection, security, and intrusion detection
Apply Life Safety & Fire codes and industry standards to produce calculations, specifications, network diagrams, and detailed construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D formats
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
At least 4 years of AutoCAD design experience
Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
Knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
Knowledge and application of NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials Code
Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems and manufacturers' equipment, including VESDA systems
Design experience with Fire Alarm, VESDA systems, security CCTV, HPM and Leak Detection
Knowledge of design and construction specifications
Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects
Experience in fire protection engineering and life safety systems design
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Experience leading projects and managing resources
Experience mentoring junior staff
Design Management experience
Design experience in semiconductor or data centers
Working knowledge of 3D BIM software (Revit)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
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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