Job Description
job summary:
A Life Safety Systems Engineer is needed for an engineering consulting company in the Austin, TX area. This role is for a Life Safety Systems Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree and strong AutoCAD/BIM skills who will act as the Engineer of Record to design,
location: Austin, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $64.74 - 75.37 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Solution Provision: Provide code-compliant asset protection and fire life safety mitigation solutions to clients.
- Design Ownership: Act as the Engineer of Record and take ownership of various projects.
Specific Fire Solutions Include:
- Fire sprinklers and gaseous agents.
- Fire detection and toxic gas detection.
- Smoke modeling and explosion prevention.
Client & Official Interface:
- Interface directly with client counterparts in facility design.
- Interface with state and local code officials.
Design Development & Deliverables:
- Create 3D BIM models using AutoCAD and Revit MEP in coordination with architects and engineers.
- Design fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, smoke and leak detection, and security/intrusion detection systems.
- Provide calculations, equipment size/quantities, equipment and construction specifications, network diagrams, and various construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms.
- Team Collaboration: Provide guidance to co-workers and receive solutions/guidance from senior design professionals.
Core Qualifications & Technical Skills
Education/Licensure:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (required).
- Ability to attain PE (Professional Engineer) licensure (required).
- PE license (Ideally/Highly desired).
Design Software:
- At least 4 years of AutoCAD design experience (required).
- Working knowledge of 3D BIM software (Revit) (Ideally desired).
- Experience using Revit MEP for 3D modeling.
Life Safety Code Expertise:
- Knowledge of IFC (International Fire Code) and IBC (International Building Code).
- Knowledge and application of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
- Knowledge and application of 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.
System Knowledge & Design Experience:
- Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems and manufacturers' equipment, including VESDA systems.
- Design experience with Fire Alarm, VESDA systems, security CCTV, HPM (Hazardous Production Material), and Leak Detection.
- Design experience in semiconductor or data centers (Ideally desired).
Project Management:
- Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects.
- Experience leading projects and managing resources (Ideally desired).
- Design Management experience (Ideally desired).
- Experience mentoring junior staff (Ideally desired).
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
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