Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer

Job Title: Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer
Job ID: 88407
Location: Houston, Texas (Possibly Reston, VA, Chandler, AZ) - Onsite / Hybrid


Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer to serve as a technical leader on complex, large-scale projects across multiple industries. This role focuses on the planning, design, and integration of advanced fire and life safety systems within high-performance facilities such as data centers, life sciences environments, and advanced manufacturing sites. You will play a key role in ensuring that life safety systems are reliable, code-compliant, and effectively integrated with broader building systems. This position involves collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and direct engagement with clients and regulatory authorities.


What you will be doing:

• Lead the development of fire and life safety system scope, technical requirements, and design criteria for complex projects

• Oversee system architecture, design development, and integration across multiple building systems

• Support planning activities including cost estimates, staffing plans, and project schedules

• Provide technical leadership in resolving complex code and engineering challenges

• Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and technology teams to ensure cohesive system design

• Interface with clients and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to review and gain approval for design solutions

• Support implementation efforts, including system testing, commissioning, and performance validation

• Contribute to technical documentation, design standards, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Mentor junior engineers and support team development through knowledge sharing and guidance

What you must have:
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience in fire and life safety engineering

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong experience with fire and life safety systems, including:

  • Fire alarm and signaling systems

  • Emergency communication systems (EVACS/ECS)

  • Air-sampling smoke detection (e.g., VESDA)

  • In-building public safety communication systems (IB-PSC/ERRC)

  • Toxic gas detection and monitoring systems

• Experience working on large, technically complex or mission-critical facilities

• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, IBC, IFC, Life Safety Code)

• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to real-world design challenges

• Experience with multidisciplinary system coordination and integration

Nice to have:

• NICET Level III (or higher) certification in fire alarm or related systems

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Experience in high-reliability environments such as data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, or similar facilities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Other Information:
What You Can Expect

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects across diverse industries

• Collaborative team environment with strong technical support

• Involvement in both design and implementation phases of major projects

• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com