Sr. Safety Systems Drafter​/BIM Designer; Electronics

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We’re looking for a Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Drafter / BIM Designer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including semiconductor 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.

This hybrid position is based in Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Portland, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Albany, NY. Qualified candidates residing elsewhere in the U.S may also be considered.

Our Drafting/Modeling 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, and Security and Intrusion detection systems.

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.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least 10 years of AutoCAD experience

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• 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 equipment
• Industrial design experience
• Autodesk Certification Professional ACP or other drafting technologies certifications

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