Life Safety / Fire Protection Engineer (EIT) - 24446

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Life Safety / Fire Protection Engineer (EIT) - 24446
Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Contract

May 27, 2026

Boise, Idaho

We are seeking a Life Safety / Fire Protection Engineer for assignment in Boise, Idaho. The selected candidate will support design tasks such as fire alarm and evacuation, smoke detection, VESDA, gas detection, toxic gas sensors, and leak detection systems.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

** This position is on-site **
** This position requires an Engineer-in-Training Certification (EIT) **


Responsibilities
• As an Associate?level engineer, you’ll support and lead elements of the full project lifecycle
• 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
• Support compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements


Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- An Engineer-in-Training Certification (EIT)
- 5+ years experience in fire alarm life safety systems engineering
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Experience designing or supporting fire alarm and detection systems, including VESDA or similar aspirating systems
- Working knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
- Working knowledge of Revit is a plus