Life safety systems engineer

About the Role
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your Impact
We're looking for a Life Safety Systems 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 projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data centre 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. You’ll thrive as you perform design of Life Safety and Security Systems for our client’s advanced facilities. This position will provide lead opportunities for delivery of complex packages in coordination with engineers and design leads that form the core of our electrical delivery team.
You will interface directly with client counterparts in designing their facilities. Utilising AutoCAD and Revit MEP, our teams create 3D models in coordination with architects and engineers. From those 3D BIM models you’ll design fire alarm, smoke and leak detection, security and intrusion detection systems, and more. Using the various applicable Life Safety and Fire codes as well as industry standards you will provide calculations; equipment size and quantities; equipment and construction specifications; network diagrams and addressing; and various construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms for a constructable design. Bring your curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking and collaboration, and extreme organisational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences
Knowledge & application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
Knowledge & application of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signalling Code
Knowledge & application of NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials Code
Familiar with IBC and NFPA 1 Fire Code as they pertain to LSS
Design experience with security, access control, intrusion detection and CCTV
Design experience with Fire Alarming, VESDA systems, HPM, and Leak Detection
Experience leading a team of LSS design staff
Knowledge of design and construction specifications
Experience estimating and scheduling mid to large scale projects

Benefits
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering programme, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
EEO Statement
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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