Senior Operations Fire-Life-Safety Systems Engineer

1 day ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Sound Transit Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Systems Engineer - Operations to join our team at Sound Transit. As a key member of our Operations team, you will be responsible for providing fire protection system life cycle support, confidence testing oversight, and oversight of all in-service system deficiencies, impairments, and operational enhancements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the support and testing associated with keeping all in-service fire-life-safety systems in a high state of good repair
  • Provide Operations Department fire protection reviews of design and construction submittals
  • Provide engineering support and coordination associated with all in-service fire-life-safety system testing required to ensure a high state of readiness
  • Provide information and prepares report/requests for concurrence from the local fire and building officials; provides a variety of status reports and responds to required audits
  • Support the Operations Engineering and Technology division on matters as directed; participates on a variety of committees as assigned; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or holder of current fire-alarm licenses (ie. SC-1, FA-1 and NICET Level 2)
  • Five years of Fire Protection Systems Engineering experience that may include design work, working with consultants and contractors, operational system support and engineering field work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience working in a rail or transit related environment preferred
Preferred Qualifications
  • Possession of an active Washington State Professional Engineer license with an endorsement in fire protection engineering and fire alarm engineering
Working Conditions

This position is responsible for testing, installations, certifications, fire department trainings, troubleshooting, and other hands-on activities; may be subject to hearing, talking, seeing and carrying objects up to 25 pounds. Position supports emergency fire-life-safety system confidence testing and repairs, which frequently require on-site presence during non-revenue (night) hours.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.



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