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Life / Fire / Safety Systems Engineer (Hybrid: 150+ eligible office locations)

  2026-06-14     On Board     Portland,OR  
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Life / Fire / Safety Systems Engineer

On-Board Services is hiring a Life / Fire / Safety Systems Engineer. Position Type: Full Time / Contract to Hire. Job Location: Hybrid (within 50 miles of an office location, 2 days a week on-site); ideal locations would be in AZ, TX, OR, or PA, other locations also considered. Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401(k).

Compensation: $49 - $75/hr depending on qualifications. Background and Drug Screenings Required.

Our client, the largest engineering services provider in the USA, is seeking a Life Safety Systems Engineer on a contract to hire basis.

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
  • 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:

  • Provide code-compliant asset protection and fire life safety mitigation solutions
  • Take ownership of various projects as the engineer of record
  • Interface directly with client counterparts in the designing of their facilities and state and local code officials
  • Utilize AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create 3D models in coordination with architects and engineers
  • Design fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, smoke and leak detection, security and intrusion detection systems, and more
  • Provide calculations; equipment size and quantities; equipment and construction specifications; network diagrams and various construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms for a constructible design

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