Sr. Safety Systems Designer; Electronics

Senior Life Safety Systems Designer (Electronics)

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$86,600.00/yr - $/yr

We’re looking for a Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Designer to help shape advanced facilities where technology and safety go hand in hand. From semiconductor manufacturing to data centers and state‑of‑the‑art research facilities, you’ll play a critical role in delivering designs that protect people and assets.

• Work on high‑profile projects for globally recognized clients.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that values precision and innovation.
• Hybrid flexibility in TX, AZ, OR, PA, NY or any Jacobs office in the U.S.

• Lead the design and drafting of life safety and security systems for advanced facilities.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create and coordinate 3D BIM models with architects and engineers.
• Assist in developing layouts for Fire Alarm Detection Systems, HPM leak detection, Toxic Gas Management Systems, and Security/Intrusion Detection Systems.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and client requirements, delivering accurate, constructible solutions.

• Proven experience in life safety systems design, ideally in complex industrial or high‑tech environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across disciplines.

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

• 3‑5 years of Revit 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 ability to obtain within one year).

Our 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. Employees have access to 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 and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.