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Life Safety Systems Engineer — Fire Alarm / VESDA / NFPA

Global AssociatesHouston, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 18 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career by designing cutting-edge life safety systems for major industrial and high-tech facilities, with a clear path to permanent employment. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on fire alarm and VESDA design experience who are eager to expand their skills in a reputable company. Apply today to join a dynamic team and contribute to critical safety solutions!

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Title: Life Safety Systems Engineer — Fire Alarm / VESDA / NFPA 
Location: AZ · OR · TX · PA preferred — open to qualified U.S. candidates (Onsite)
Employment Type: W-2 Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: Competitive — based on experience and location
Duration: Contract-to-hire
Openings: Multiple
 
About the Role
Additional openings for Life Safety Systems Engineers supporting the same engineering program as REQ 23703 — same role, same requirements. Our client has multiple headcount approvals. Preferred locations: Arizona, Oregon, Texas, and Pennsylvania; qualified candidates in other U.S. locations near major offices will also be considered.
Hands-on fire alarm and VESDA design experience are both required. BS Engineering degree required. Direct path to permanent employment via contract-to-hire.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
•     Design Fire Alarm, VESDA, and life safety systems for large industrial and high-tech facilities
•     Design security CCTV, HPM leak detection, and toxic gas monitoring (TGM) systems
•     Design fire sprinkler systems, gaseous suppression, and smoke/explosion prevention systems
•     Produce 3D BIM models in AutoCAD and Revit MEP with multi-discipline coordination
•     Prepare engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and construction deliverables
•     Estimate and schedule design efforts for mid-to-large scale projects
•     Lead and mentor junior team members
 
Required Qualifications
 
•     Bachelor''s degree in Engineering — required (with ability to attain PE licensure)
•     4+ years AutoCAD design experience
•     Fire alarm and VESDA design experience — both required
•     Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 400
•     Design and construction specification knowledge
 
Preferred Qualifications
 
•     PE license (active or in progress)
•     Revit MEP proficiency and BIM delivery experience
•     Semiconductor, data center, or mission-critical facility experience
•     Project leadership, resource management, or mentoring background
•     Smoke modeling or explosion prevention experience
 
Additional Details
 
•     Preferred onsite locations: Austin TX, Phoenix AZ, Pittsburgh PA, Albany NY, Portland OR
•     Contract-to-hire — strong performers considered for permanent placement

Skills

Phoenix

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