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HKA Enterprises

Life Safety System Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$75.37/hr

... Life Safety Systems (LSS) Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our client's business. The ideal candidate will be located in AZ, OR, TX or PA, however, qualified ...

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Life Safety System Engineer

Tempe, AZ • On-site

HKA Enterprises
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$75.37/hr

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Key responsibilities

  • Design fire protection and life safety systems such as fire sprinklers, gaseous agents, fire detection, toxic gas detection, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention.

  • Create 3D models and design deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit MEP, including fire alarm systems, smoke and leak detection, security, and intrusion detection systems.

  • Provide calculations, equipment sizing, specifications, network diagrams, and construction deliverables based on applicable Life Safety & Fire codes and industry standards.

Job description


Job 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
Ideally, you'll also have:
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)
Responsibilities:
We're looking for a Fire Protection / Life Safety Systems (LSS) Engineer who is excited about working on projects
that enable the heart of our client's business. The ideal candidate will be located in AZ, OR, TX or PA, however,
qualified candidates located elsewhere in the U.S will also be considered.
As a LSS Engineer working with our teams, you'll use your skills and experience to help our clients, by providing code-
compliant asset protection and fire life safety mitigation solutions. You will be expected to both provide guidance to co-
workers and receive solutions from variance senior design professionals so that you can take ownership of various
projects as the engineer of record. These fire solutions entail fire sprinklers, gaseous agents, fire detection, toxic gas
detection, smoke modeling, and explosion prevention.
You will interface directly with client counterparts in the designing of their facilities and state and local code officials.
Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, our teams create 3D models in coordination with architects and engineers. From
those 3D BIM models you'll design fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, smoke and leak detection, security and
intrusion detection systems, and more. Using the various applicable Life Safety & Fire codes as well as industry
standards you will provide calculations; equipment size and quantities; equipment and construction specifications;
network diagrams and various construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platform
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Additional Information
HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
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Angela Stark
HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
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Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Fingerville, SC, US

Year founded

1977

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