Life Safety Engineer

On-Board Companies

Boise, ID

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$44.28–$67.31 Per Hour

SKILLS

ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), AutoCAD, CCTV, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Document Set, Construction Support, Consulting, Contract Manufacturing, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Design Services, Engineer in Training (EIT), Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Fire Alarm, Fire Safety, Fire Suppression/Control, Government, Industrial Engineering, Life Safety Systems, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Low Voltage (LV), Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Mentoring, Model Review, Multitasking, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Netscape IFC (Internet Foundation Classes), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Professional Engineer, Professional Services, Project Estimates, Project Lifecycle, Quality Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Codes, Safety Compliance, Safety Engineering, Security Equipment, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Startup, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Boise, ID

POSTED

3 days ago

On-Board Services is hiring a Life Safety Engineer in Boise, ID!

For immediate consideration please send your resume to

resumes@onboardusa.com

Subject Line: Position Title and State you are Located

Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time / Contract
Job Location: Boise, ID (site-based role), some travel may be required
Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k
Compensation: $45 - $67/hr, depending on experience & qualifications

Overview/Summary: Our Client is a global professional services firm that provides engineering, design, construction, and consulting solutions across infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, energy, water, and government sectors.

We're seeking a Life Safety Engineer to join our Client's-site team in Boise, Idaho. You’ll support design tasks such as fire alarm and evacuation, smoke detection, VESDA, gas detection, toxic gas sensors, and leak detection systems. You will be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, while participating in design reviews and ensuring life safety systems meet code and operational requirements. You will have opportunity to grow technical expertise with exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:
As an Associate level engineer, you’ll support and lead elements of the full project lifecycle, including:

Design and engineer fire alarm, detection, suppression, gas detection, smoke control, and other life safety systems• Apply applicable codes and standards (IBC, IFC, NFPA, NEC, Life Safety Codes) to develop compliant and constructible designs
Produce calculations, equipment sizing, system layouts, specifications, and construction documents in 2D and 3D formats
Develop and review BIM models using AutoCAD and Revit MEP in coordination with architects and other engineering disciplines
Support Engineer of Record responsibilities and progressively take ownership of technical scope on assigned projects
Interface directly with clients, vendors, and local/state code officials
Review vendor submittals and ensure alignment with project specifications and client requirements
Participate in field activities and provide support during construction, commissioning, and startup as required
Manage multiple concurrent tasks while meeting project quality, scope, and schedule expectations
Collaborate with senior engineers and mentor junior staff as part of your professional growth
Support compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.

Primary Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems
5+ years of experience in fire alarm life safety systems engineering
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP
Working knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code, NFPA 70 (NEC)
Experience designing or supporting fire alarm and detection systems, including VESDA or similar aspirating systems
Understanding of construction documents, specifications, and coordination processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with additional NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 13, 75, 76, 2001, 400)
Familiarity with Edwards EST3 and EST4 Fire Alarm Control Systems
Experience reviewing vendor submittal packages against client requirements and specifications
Experience with Gas detection, HPM systems, leak detection, smoke modeling or fire dynamics concepts
Experience with security, CCTV, or low voltage systems
Field experience interacting with subcontractors and construction personnel
Experience related to semiconductor fabrication facilities

Additional Details:

This is an on-site position requiring work to be performed on the client site in Boise, ID
Requires field mobility including walking long distances, climbing ladders, working in tight spaces and lifting up to 25 lbs.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship. Background screenings required.

Apply Today!
www.onboardusa.com

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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