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.
At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. In our built environment work, that means designing spaces that foster innovation, cultivate collaboration, and drive the next great discovery for humanity. Bring your creativity, collaborative spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together. This description provides general information about the functions and principal duties of the job. It is not a detailed description of all work requirements, and you might be asked to perform duties outside this Job Description at the Manager’s request. Responsibilities: - Delivering Life Safety and Security Systems Design and suggesting solution to complex cross-discipline problems. - Preparing life safety and security systems drawings using CAD/BIM software. - Preparing BIM models of LSS design installation. - Checking and supporting life safety and security systems calculations in dedicated software. - Writing or updating technical specifications, basis of design, and bill of materials. - Identifying opportunities for cost savings and proposing other optimizations of design. - Identifying constructability issues as well as construction and operation safety issues. - When leading a team: responsible for delivering team's assigned tasks on time, coordinated, and in good quality. - When leading a team: responsible for work planning, managing budget and change, and reporting progress of the design team. - Cooperating and coordinating the design within own team, with engineers of other disciplines and other stakeholders. - Coordinating own work product for compliance with established standard, checking quality of work of other team members and providing formal sign-off. - Performing self-checks and formal checks, being prepared to answer audit question. - Traveling in business - alone or in a group. - Supporting life safety and security team members on BIM specific processes and procedures. - Sharing experience, providing support, and mentoring for junior and mid-level staff from own and other disciplines. - Setting custom standards for team communication and collaboration for a specific project. - Maintaining thorough and up-to-date knowledge of applicable building regulations and design standards. - Contacting a customer, performing presentations for a customer, facilitating meetings. - When licensed: signing and stamping design documentation for the location covered by the license.
Qualifications, Competences, and Work Experience: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecom engineering or equivalent. - 15-20 years of relevant experience. - Advanced knowledge of BIM applications (including Revit, Navisworks, MicroStation, Smartplant), BIM Standards and Microsoft Office. - English language skills including technical language, advanced business writing skills. - Well organized, responsible, good team player, good communication skills, self-confidence, mentoring attitude. - Ability and willingness to travel in business, conducting meetings with client or perform support during construction on site. - Advanced knowledge of life safety and security systems standards and building codes (USA and/or EU) and basic knowledge of other engineering disciplines. - Professional license. - Experience in leading large size projects. - Experience in working with design budgets and budgets forecasting. Jacobs. A world where you can. From our inclusive employeenetworks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed. 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 maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in 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. Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. #ASIAID #PHRE
