A Life Safety Systems Designer is needed for an engineering consulting company in the San Jose, CA area. This Safety Systems Designer role involves verifying and modeling complex fire/life safety and security systems for high-tech facilities using AutoCAD and Revit, while ensuring code compliance and collaborating with clients, engineers, and construction staff.
location: San Jose, California
job type: Contract
salary: $61.15 - 72.00 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Provide design verification and act as the front-line liaison to clients and construction teams.
- Attend and participate in daily progress meetings and maintain verbal/written communications.
- Coordinate LSS documentation and support multi-discipline design teams.
- Use AutoCAD and Revit MEP to create 3D models of Life Safety and Security Systems.
- Design systems including Fire Alarm, Toxic Gas Management, Intrusion Detection, and HPM Leak Detection.
- Perform code compliance checks (NFPA, ICC) and basic calculations for designs.
- Specify equipment under direction of engineering staff.
- Collaborate with global teams to maximize design and digital technology impact.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of AutoCAD experience (Revit experience preferred).
- Experience designing systems such as Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, VESDA, Access Control, and CCTV.
- NICET Level III certification.
- 5-10 years of systems design experience.
- Familiarity with codes and standards: IFC, IBC, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, NFPA 72, NFPA 13.
- Experience with Fire/Life Safety systems and related manufacturer's equipment.
- Industrial design background.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: High School
skills:
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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