Fire Protection Engineer

We're looking for a Fire Protection (Life Safety Systems) Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our client's business. Join us and you'll have the chance to work on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data center facilities, and other state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world-class designs for well-known clients around the world (several U.S hybrid locations will be considered).
As a Fire Protection Engineer working with our teams, you'll use your skills and experience to help our clients, by providing code-compliant asset protection and fire life safety mitigation solutions. You will be expected to both 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 fire solutions entail fire sprinklers, gaseous agents, fire detection, toxic gas detection, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention.
You will interface directly with client counterparts in the designing of their facilities and state and local code officials. Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, our teams create 3D models in coordination with architects and engineers. From those 3D BIM models you'll design fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, smoke and leak detection, security, and intrusion detection systems, and more. Using the various applicable Life Safety & Fire codes as well as industry standards you will 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.
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.
• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection or a Master's Degree in Fire protection or similar field
• At least 5 years of Fire Protection design engineering experience
• Current Professional Engineering (PE) license or the ability to get PE registration within the next 3 months
• Knowledge & application of IFC, IBC, FM standards, and NFPA codes
• Knowledge of Fire Sprinkler and Gaseous agent manufacturers' equipment
• Knowledge of Fire Alarm systems and manufacturer's equipment
• Design experience with Security systems, CCTV, HPM, and Leak Detection
• Knowledge of design and construction specifications
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid to large-scale projects
• At least 4 years of AutoCAD and Revit design experience
• Ability to travel 10% for site support
Ideally, you'll also have:
• Experience leading projects and managing resources
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Design Management experience
• Experience in semiconductor, data center or advanced facilities
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At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Jacobs.
Jacobs 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. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase discounted company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus. The base salary range for this position is $92,100 to $143,925. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations if remote. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.