Commissioning-Engineer-Life Safety- LSME, Boise, ID

FusionIRX•Boise, ID

About The Position

FusionIRX is seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Life Safety Engineer to serve as the Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) for life safety systems commissioning on a large-scale semiconductor fabrication construction project. This leadership role provides technical direction and oversight for commissioning, testing, integration, and operational readiness of life safety systems in a complex, schedule-driven environment. The position coordinates contractors, engineering disciplines, commissioning activities, and owner representatives to achieve successful system acceptance and facility turnover.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in life safety engineering, construction, commissioning, testing, or facility startup.
Demonstrated experience as a Lead Engineer, Commissioning Lead, or Subject Matter Expert on large-scale industrial, advanced manufacturing, or mission-critical construction projects.
Extensive technical knowledge of fire alarm systems, emergency communications, smoke control, emergency power interfaces, and integrated life safety functionality.
Strong understanding of applicable NFPA standards, including NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and NFPA 70, and relevant building and fire codes.
Experience developing and executing commissioning procedures, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.
Ability to troubleshoot complex system interfaces and resolve multidisciplinary technical challenges.
Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, control schematics, cause-and-effect matrices, and sequence-of-operations documentation.
Experience coordinating contractors, equipment vendors, engineering teams, and owner representatives.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and technical documentation skills.
Ability to independently manage commissioning priorities and meet demanding project milestones.

Nice To Haves

Previous commissioning experience on semiconductor fabrication facilities, cleanroom environments, or high-tech advanced manufacturing projects.
Familiarity with NFPA 318, SEMI S2, and semiconductor-specific life safety and hazardous production material requirements.
Experience integrating fire alarm systems with hazardous gas monitoring, emergency ventilation, process equipment shutdown, and facility control systems.
Experience supporting AHJ inspections, integrated testing, system acceptance, and operational turnover.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, relevant NICET certification, or recognized commissioning certification.
Familiarity with CxAlloy, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction and commissioning management platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, coordinate, and oversee life safety systems commissioning throughout the semiconductor fabrication facility.
Manage commissioning and functional verification of fire alarm detection, notification, and monitoring; emergency communication and mass notification; emergency lighting, exit signage, and egress; smoke control and evacuation; fire alarm interfaces with sprinkler monitoring and fire suppression; emergency power interfaces; access control and emergency door release; hazardous gas detection and notification; and emergency shutdown sequences and interlocks.
Develop, review, and approve commissioning plans, testing procedures, functional performance test scripts, and acceptance criteria.
Review engineering drawings, control diagrams, equipment submittals, sequences of operation, and project specifications for commissioning readiness.
Lead integrated systems testing to verify communication, sequencing, and operation of interconnected systems under normal and emergency conditions.
Oversee and witness Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and functional performance testing as required.
Verify compliance with applicable NFPA standards, building and fire codes, OSHA requirements, local Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements, and client specifications.
Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, fire protection, process systems, and facility operations teams to ensure proper integration.
Identify commissioning deficiencies, troubleshoot system failures, and lead corrective actions to achieve system acceptance.
Coordinate testing and inspections with the AHJ, fire marshal, contractors, and owner representatives.
Track commissioning milestones, test results, outstanding deficiencies, and system turnover readiness.
Review and validate test reports, deficiency logs, punch lists, as-built drawings, and final turnover packages.
Ensure compliance with site safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety procedures, and controlled testing protocols.
Provide technical direction, leadership, and mentorship to commissioning engineers, technicians, and supporting contractors.
Support final system acceptance, owner training, operational readiness, and facility turnover.