Life Safety Systems Engineer

Requisition ID: 295611 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Chandler, AZ, Houston, TX, Reston, VA
• Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: USD 140,800  - USD 203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview:

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

This role serves as a senior technical contributor and discipline lead for Fire and Life Safety Systems on large, complex, and mission‑critical projects, including hyperscale data centers, life sciences, and semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The position is explicitly focused on integrated life safety and emergency communication systems—such as networked fire alarm and signaling, emergency voice/alarm communication systems (EVACS/ECS), air‑sampling smoke detection (e.g., VESDA), in‑building public safety communications (IB‑PSC/ERRC), and toxic gas monitoring. Fire suppression or fire water system design expertise is not required but encouraged.