Fire Safety - Safety Systems Engineer

Life Safety Systems Engineer (Electronics)

Jacobs is looking for a Life Safety Systems Engineer (Electronics) to design and implement fire and life safety solutions for high‑impact facilities such as semiconductor manufacturing plants, data centers, and research laboratories.

$/yr - $/yr

• Work on high‑impact projects for world‑class clients across the globe.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values expertise and innovation.
• Flexible placement: candidates can work from Tempe, AZ, Portland, OR, Austin, TX, Moon Township, PA, or Albany, NY. Remote work is welcomed within the U.S.

• Deliver code‑compliant fire and life safety solutions including fire sprinklers, gaseous agents, fire detection, toxic gas detection, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention.
• Serve as Engineer of Record, guiding teams and collaborating with senior design professionals.
• Interface directly with clients and local code officials to ensure compliance and excellence.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create 3D BIM models and design systems such as fire alarms, smoke and leak detection, security, and intrusion detection.
• Apply life safety and fire codes and industry standards to produce calculations, specifications, network diagrams, and detailed construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D formats.

• Experience in fire protection engineering and life safety systems design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience leading projects and managing resources.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Design Management experience.
• Design experience in semiconductor or data centers.
• Working knowledge of 3D BIM software (Revit).

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Roles may also be eligible for merit increases, discretionary performance bonuses, and stock.

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.

Seniority level:
Not applicable.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Information Technology. Industries:
Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting.