OnBoard

Fire Protection / Life Safety Systems Engineer: Hybrid (150+ eligible locations)

OnBoard$101K — $156K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with the ability to attain PE licensure
  • 4+ years of AutoCAD design experience
  • In-depth knowledge of Life Safety Codes (IFC, IBC, NFPA101)
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70 and electrical design requirements
  • Understanding of NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials Code
  • Experience with Fire Alarm Systems including VESDA
  • Knowledge of design and construction specifications

Responsibilities

  • Deliver code-compliant asset protection and fire/life safety solutions
  • Develop 3D BIM models in AutoCAD and Revit MEP
  • Design fire alarm, sprinkler, and smoke detection systems
  • Collaborate with clients and local code officials on project specifications
  • Prepare calculations, equipment sizing, and network diagrams
  • Create 2D/3D construction deliverables per industry standards
  • Manage projects as Engineer of Record, guiding colleagues

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
Full Job Description
On-Board Services is hiring a Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Engineer!

Subject Line: Position Title and State you are Located

Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time / Contract to Hire
Job Location: Hybrid (within 50 miles of an office location, 2 days a week on-site); ideal locations would be in AZ, TX, OR, or PA, other locations also considered (full list at bottom)
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401(k)
Compensation: $49 - $75/hr depending on qualifications
Background and Drug Screenings Required

Overview/Summary: Our client, the largest engineering services provider in the USA. This role is contract to hire.
We are seeking a Fire Protection / Life Safety Systems (LSS) Engineer to support projects that are central to our clients' operations. While preference is given to candidates based in AZ, OR, TX, or PA, highly qualified applicants across the U.S. will also be considered.

As an LSS Engineer, you will deliver code-compliant asset protection and fire/life safety solutions, taking ownership of projects as Engineer of Record. This role involves both guiding colleagues and collaborating with senior design professionals to implement effective fire protection strategies, including fire sprinklers, gaseous agents, fire detection, toxic gas detection, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention.

You will work closely with clients and local code officials, using AutoCAD and Revit MEP to develop 3D BIM models in coordination with architects and engineers. From these models, you'll design fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, smoke and leak detection, and security/intrusion systems. Responsibilities also include preparing calculations, equipment sizing and specifications, network diagrams, and 2D/3D construction deliverables in compliance with Life Safety & Fire Codes and industry standards.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with the ability to attain PE licensure
  • At least 4 years of AutoCAD design experience
  • Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
  • Knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements
  • Knowledge and application of NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials Code
  • Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems and manufacturers' equipment, including VESDA systems
  • Design experience with Fire Alarm, VESDA systems, security CCTV, HPM and Leak Detection
  • Knowledge of design and construction specifications
  • Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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)

Eligible locations:

**Alabama (AL)**
- Birmingham
- Mobile
- Montgomery

**Alaska (AK)**
- Anchorage
- Fairbanks
- North Pole

**Arkansas (AR)**
- Fayetteville
- Little Rock

**Arizona (AZ)**
- Tempe
- Yuma

**California (CA)**
- Irvine
- Los Angeles
- Oakland
- Oceanside
- Redding
- Riverside
- Sacramento
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose

**Colorado (CO)**
- Centennial
- Colorado Springs
- Denver
- Greenwood Village (Denver area)
- Loveland

**Connecticut (CT)**
- Wethersfield

**District of Columbia (DC)**
- Washington

**Florida (FL)**
- Bonita Springs
- Cape Canaveral
- Dade City
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Walton Beach
- Gainesville
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Naples
- Orlando
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Pensacola
- Sarasota
- Shalimar
- Tallahassee
- Tampa
- The Villages
- Wildwood

**Georgia (GA)**
- Atlanta
- McDonough

**Hawaii (HI)**
- Honolulu

**Idaho (ID)**
- Boise
- Idaho Falls
- Sandpoint
- Twin Falls

**Illinois (IL)**
- Chicago
- Itasca

**Indiana (IN)**
- Fort Wayne
- Indianapolis

**Iowa (IA)**
- West Des Moines

**Kansas (KS)**
- Lawrence

**Kentucky (KY)**
- Fort Campbell
- Louisville

**Louisiana (LA)**
- Baton Rouge
- New Orleans

**Maryland (MD)**
- Baltimore
- Rockville
- Silver Spring

**Massachusetts (MA)**
- Boston
- Bourne

**Michigan (MI)**
- Troy (Detroit area)

**Minnesota (MN)**
- Mendota Heights

**Mississippi (MS)**
- Jackson
- Oxford

**Missouri (MO)**
- Kansas City
- St. Louis

**Nebraska (NE)**
- Omaha

**Nevada (NV)**
- Henderson
- Las Vegas
- Reno

**New Hampshire (NH)**
- Bedford
- Hudson

**New Jersey (NJ)**
- Clark
- Morristown
- Orange

**New Mexico (NM)**
- Albuquerque
- Farmington
- Rio Rancho

**New York (NY)**
- Albany / Latham
- Garden City
- New York
- Syracuse

**North Carolina (NC)**
- Cary
- Charlotte

**North Dakota (ND)**
- Fargo

**Ohio (OH)**
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Sharonville

**Oklahoma (OK)**
- Oklahoma City
- Tulsa

**Oregon (OR)**
- Bend
- Corvallis
- Portland

**Pennsylvania (PA)**
- Conshohocken
- Moon Township
- Philadelphia
- Trevose

**South Carolina (SC)**
- Greenville

**Tennessee (TN)**
- Chattanooga
- Knoxville
- Nashville

**Texas (TX)**
- Austin
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- El Paso
- Fort Worth
- Freeport
- Houston
- Lake Jackson
- San Antonio

**Utah (UT)**
- Salt Lake City

**Virginia (VA)**
- Arlington
- Chantilly
- Hampton
- Reston
- Richmond
- Sterling
- Virginia Beach

**Washington (WA)**
- Bellevue
- Redmond
- Seattle
- Spokane
- Yakima

**Wisconsin (WI)**
- Appleton
- Milwaukee

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