Tampa, FL

73k/year - 156k/year

July 27, 2026

Candidates: 1 Interviewing: 0 Hired: 0

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About the Job

Gentis Solutions is looking for a Sr. Life Safety Systems/Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team. This role is part of our Professional Consultants group, working directly with clients to accomplish their goals. The client has expressed an interest in hiring the individual after project completion. Consulting engagements of this type typically last an average of 3-6 months.

Compensation for this position ranges from 73k/year - 156k/year per year, based on experience. Payment is bi-weekly and is based on all hours worked, without eligibility for overtime.

This position requires the individual to be located in the Tampa, FL area.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Hands-on life safety and fire alarm design experience
Experience designing fire alarm and VESDA systems using manufacturer-specific equipment
Strong knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and NFPA 101 requirements
Experience leading projects, managing resources, and supporting multiple concurrent deadlines
Experience developing calculations, equipment sizing, specifications, network diagrams, and construction deliverables

Plusses

4+ years of Autodesk Revit design experience
Professional Engineering license
Knowledge of NFPA 13, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, and NFPA 2001
Data center design experience
Experience mentoring junior staff
Experience estimating and scheduling mid-sized to large projects