Life Safety Systems Engineer

Today, ON-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, RPOA, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. ON-Board Services, Incorporated is a human capital firm specializing in talent acquisition for temporary, contract, long-term, RPO, Employer of Record, and direct placement services for engineering, technical, scientific, administrative, and technical positions.

ON-Board Services is hiring a Life Safety Systems Engineer in Tempe, AZ!
For immediate consideration please send your resume to

resumes@onboardusa.com

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About Us:
ON-Board Services, Incorporated is a human capital firm specializing in talent acquisition for temporary, contract, long-term, RPO, Employer of Record, and direct placement services for engineering, technical, scientific, administrative, and technical positions.
 
Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time / Contract-to-Hire
Job Location: Tempe, AZ (with hybrid flexibility)
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance
Compensation: $48 - $75/hr, depending on experience & qualifications
 
Overview / Summary:

We are seeking a Fire Protection / Life Safety Systems (LSS) Engineer to support the design and implementation of code-compliant fire protection, life safety, and asset protection systems for industrial and high-tech facilities.

The LSS Engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, and regulatory officials to develop comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions. This position involves designing systems using AutoCAD and Revit MEP, preparing engineering calculations and construction deliverables, and taking ownership of projects as the Engineer of Record.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design fire protection and life safety systems, including fire sprinklers, gaseous suppression systems, fire alarms, smoke detection, toxic gas detection, and explosion prevention systems.
• Develop designs for VESDA systems, security CCTV, intrusion detection, hazardous production materials (HPM) monitoring, and leak detection systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit MEP to develop 2D drawings and coordinated 3D BIM models.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other disciplines to develop integrated, constructible designs.
• Prepare engineering calculations, equipment sizing and quantities, construction specifications, network diagrams, and design documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable fire protection, life safety, electrical, and building codes.
• Interface directly with clients, state and local code officials, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to team members while collaborating with senior design professionals.
• Support project estimating, scheduling, and coordination of engineering deliverables.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and support Engineer of Record responsibilities as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with the ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Minimum of 4 years of AutoCAD design experience.
• Knowledge of applicable building, fire protection, and life safety codes, including:
  • International Fire Code (IFC)
  • International Building Code (IBC)
  • NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
  • NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
  • NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • NFPA 400 – Hazardous Materials Code
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems and manufacturers' equipment, including VESDA systems.
• Design experience with fire alarm systems, VESDA, security CCTV, HPM monitoring, and leak detection systems.
• Understanding of electrical design requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Knowledge of engineering design and construction specifications.
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid-to-large-scale projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience leading engineering projects and managing project resources.
• Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineering staff.
• Design management experience.
• Fire protection and life safety systems design experience in semiconductor manufacturing facilities or data centers.
• Working knowledge of 3D BIM software, particularly Revit MEP.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship. Background and drug screenings required.
 
Apply Today!
www.onboardusa.com
 
ON-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, ON-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, RPOA, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The ON-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE, Baton Rouge, LA and Wake Forest, NC.  ON-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

ON-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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