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Electrical Life Safety Systems Design Engineer

Katalyst CRO
Portland, OR Contractor
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
Job Description

Our LSS Designers are responsible for the delivery of complex packages in coordination with multi-disciple engineers and design leads that form the core of our Life Safety Systems delivery team. Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, you'll create a 3D model space in coordination with architects and engineers. From those 3D BIM models you'll assist the designers with layouts for Fire Alarm Detection Systems, HPM leak detection, Toxic Gas Management Systems, Security and Intrusion detection systems.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of AutoCAD experience (preferably Revit experience as well).
  • Systems design experience with Fire Alarm Systems, Voice Evacuation, Gas Detection, VESDA, Access Control and CCTV.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of life safety systems design experience.
  • Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA 70, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 Fire Alarm, and Signaling Code Knowledge of Fire/Life Safety systems and manufacturers' equipment.
  • Industrial design experience.
  • Autodesk Certification Professional ACP or other drafting technologies certifications.

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