Life Safety Systems Engineer

Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

Location: Knightswood, Glasgow, GB, G14 0

Work Arrangement: Work From Home

Application Closing Date: 2026-12-20T11:00:36.987

Job ID: 42845

Location Details

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

Capabilities

Electrical

Office Setup

Hybrid

Company

Jacobs

About the Role

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your Impact

We're hiring a Life Safety Systems Engineer to support high-tech facility design, with a primary focus on semiconductor manufacturing environments. You'll contribute to advanced fab projects and cutting-edge research facilities, helping deliver world-class Life Safety and Security designs for global clients.

You will interface directly with client counterparts in designing their facilities. 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 alarm, smoke and leak detection, security and intrusion detection systems, and more.

Using various applicable Life Safety and Fire codes as well as industry standards, you will provide:

Calculations

Equipment size and quantities

Equipment and construction specifications

Network diagrams and addressing

Various construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms for a constructable design

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and exceptional organizational skills and we'll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill your interests—so we can make a big impact on the world, together.

Partnership and Culture

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll support and engage with these teams to build a company like no other.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences

Knowledge & application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements

Knowledge & application of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signalling Code

Knowledge & application of NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials Code

Familiar with IBC and NFPA 1 Fire Code as they pertain to LSS

Design experience with security, access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV

Experience with Fire Alarming, VESDA systems, HPM, and Leak Detection

Experience leading a team of LSS design staff

Knowledge of design and construction specifications

Experience estimating and scheduling mid to large scale projects

Our Values and Culture

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values are rooted in safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging. We prioritize supporting one another through our culture of caring, emphasizing positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We offer flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities including well-being programs, global giving, and volunteering initiatives. You will have the chance to cultivate your goals and grow with a company that values diversity and inclusion.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We accept people for who they are, champion diverse perspectives, and build vibrant communities through our Employee Networks, Communities of Practice, and initiatives like Find Your Community.

We partner with VERCIDA to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds. As a disability confident employer, we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible work and those who may not meet all listed requirements.

Work Environment & Support

We value collaboration and believe in the importance of in-person interactions for culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split time between Jacobs offices and remote work to deliver their best outcomes.

If you need support or reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact our Careers Support team.

Additional Locations

Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 42845Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United KingdomCapabilities: ElectricalOffice Setup: HybridCompany: JacobsAt Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact We're hiring a Life Safety Systems Engineer to support high-tech facility design, with a primary focus on semiconductor manufacturing environments. You'll contribute to advanced fab projects, and cutting-edge research facilities, helping deliver world-class Life Safety and Security designs for global clients.You will interface directly with client counterparts in designing of their facilities. Utilising AutoCAD and Revit MEP, our teams create 3D models in coordination with architects and engineers. From those 3D BIM models you'll design fire
alarm, smoke and leak detection, security and intrusion detection systems, and more. Using the various applicable Life Safety and Fire codes as well as industry standards you will provide: calculations; equipment size and quantities; equipment and construction specifications; network diagrams and addressing; and various construction deliverables in both 2D and 3D platforms for a constructable design. Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organisational skills and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together. At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximising the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other! Here's what you'll need Bachelor's degree in engineering or
sciencesKnowledge & application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirementsKnowledge & application of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signalling CodeKnowledge & application of NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials CodeFamiliar with IBC and NFPA 1 Fire Code as they pertain to LSSDesign experience with security, access control, intrusion detection and CCTVDesign experience with Fire Alarming, VESDA systems, HPM, and Leak DetectionExperience leading a team of LSS design staffKnowledge of design and construction specificationsExperience estimating and scheduling mid to large scale projects#LI-NC1#NCAM26Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.With safety
and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee
Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles.As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen
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