Senior Life Safety Systems Designer

Jacobs Solutions Inc. • Austin, TX

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. We're looking for a Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Designer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients' business. This is a hybrid position would be ideally based in Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Portland, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Albany, NY. 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. You'll thrive as you perform computer-aided drafting and design of Life Safety and Security Systems for our client's advanced facilities. Our LSS Designers are responsible for the delivery of complex packages in coordination with multi-disciple engineers and design leads that form the core of our Life Safety Systems delivery team. Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, you'll create a 3D model space in coordination with architects and engineers. From those 3D BIM models you'll assist the designers with layouts for Fire Alarm Detection Systems, HPM leak detection, Toxic Gas Management Systems, Security and Intrusion detection systems. At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least 10 years' AutoCAD experience (preferably Revit experience)
• Systems design experience with Fire Alarm Systems, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, VESDA, Access Control, CCTV
• NICET Level II certification

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of systems 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 able to get within one year

Responsibilities

• computer-aided drafting and design of Life Safety and Security Systems
• delivery of complex packages in coordination with multi-disciple engineers and design leads
• create a 3D model space in coordination with architects and engineers
• assist the designers with layouts for Fire Alarm Detection Systems, HPM leak detection, Toxic Gas Management Systems, Security and Intrusion detection systems

Benefits

• health and welfare benefits
• medical, dental, vision and 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
• ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• legally mandated benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees