Life Safety Systems Engineer
Greenlight Professional Services
Tampa, FL, USA
6/14/2022
Technology
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Life Safety Systems Engineer
Tampa, FL 33609
$50-$85/hr
Overview
We are seeking a Life Safety Systems Engineer to design and support life safety, fire alarm, and fire protection systems for complex mission-critical facilities, including data centers. This position is available nationwide, with preference given to candidates located near a U.S. office.
This role offers the opportunity to lead projects from concept through construction, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, and code officials to deliver safe, reliable, and code-compliant designs.
Responsibilities
- Design fire alarm, fire detection, life safety, and low-voltage systems for mission-critical facilities
- Develop system layouts, calculations, specifications, and construction documents
- Lead projects from preliminary assessments through final design
- Coordinate with engineers, BIM designers, vendors, and clients
- Ensure compliance with applicable building, fire, and electrical codes
- Prepare equipment schedules, network diagrams, and construction documentation
- Support smoke control, fire suppression, gas detection, and explosion prevention designs
- Resolve technical issues throughout the design process
- Interface with state and local code officials during project development
- Manage multiple projects while meeting schedules and project deadlines
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance when needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Experience designing fire alarm and life safety systems
- Knowledge of VESDA and other fire alarm manufacturer equipment
- Working knowledge of:
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- NFPA 72
- NFPA 101
- NFPA 70 (NEC)
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Fire Code (IFC)
- Understanding of construction documents and engineering specifications
- Experience leading engineering projects and coordinating resources
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 4+ years of Autodesk Revit experience
- Experience designing systems for data centers or other mission-critical facilities
- Knowledge of:
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- NFPA 13
- NFPA 75
- NFPA 76
- NFPA 2001
- Experience with project estimating and scheduling
- Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience