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About the Role

A leading engineering and design organization is seeking Life Safety Systems (LSS) Designers to support advanced facility projects across multiple U.S. office locations. This position plays a key role in delivering complex life safety and low-voltage design packages in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Candidates will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and design leads while working in AutoCAD and Revit MEP to develop high-quality 3D models and life safety system layouts.


Location: Austin, TX | Phoenix, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA | Albany, NY | Portland, OR

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and support 3D BIM models in AutoCAD and Revit MEP for life safety and security systems

  • Prepare design layouts for:

    • Fire Alarm Detection Systems

    • Voice Evacuation Systems

    • VESDA

    • Gas Detection & HPM Leak Detection

    • Toxic Gas Management Systems

    • Access Control & CCTV

    • Security and Intrusion Detection Systems

  • Coordinate design activities with multi-disciplinary engineering teams

  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best practices

  • Produce accurate drawings, documentation, and design packages for review and construction


Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • 3+ years of AutoCAD experience

  • Experience designing or drafting life safety, fire alarm, gas detection, security, or low-voltage systems

  • Familiarity with Revit (preferred)


Preferred Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of Life Safety Systems design experience

  • Knowledge of:

    • IFC, IBC

    • NFPA 70

    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

    • NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

  • Experience with fire/life safety system manufacturers and equipment

  • Industrial or advanced facilities design experience

  • Autodesk Certification (ACP) or similar drafting/design certifications


Why Apply?

  • Gain hands-on experience with advanced, multidisciplinary projects

  • Work with cutting-edge facility and safety system technology

  • Opportunity to grow into a long-term, permanent position

  • Competitive hourly compensation


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