# Commissioning-Engineer-Life Safety- LSME, Boise, ID > FusionIRX · Boise, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-11-02 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Commissioning ## Description FusionIRX is seeking a highly experienced **Commissioning Life Safety Engineer – Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME)** to provide technical leadership and oversight of life safety systems commissioning for a large-scale semiconductor fabrication construction project. The ideal candidate will have **a minimum of 10 years of experience** in life safety systems engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning, with extensive knowledge of integrated life safety systems, emergency response functionality, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness in complex industrial or mission-critical facilities. This leadership position requires exceptional technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to coordinate multiple contractors, engineering disciplines, and commissioning activities in a fast-paced, schedule-driven construction environment. ### Key Responsibilities - Lead, plan, coordinate, and oversee commissioning activities for life safety systems throughout the semiconductor fabrication facility. - Manage commissioning and functional verification of critical life safety systems, including: - Fire alarm detection, notification, and monitoring systems. - Emergency communication and mass notification systems. - Emergency lighting, exit signage, and means-of-egress systems. - Smoke control, smoke evacuation, and stairwell pressurization systems, where applicable. - Fire alarm interfaces with sprinkler monitoring, fire suppression, and other fire protection systems. - Emergency power interfaces supporting life safety equipment. - Access control interfaces, emergency door release, and egress controls. - Hazardous gas detection and emergency notification interfaces associated with semiconductor manufacturing processes. - Emergency shutdown sequences and interlocks involving HVAC, electrical, and process equipment. - Develop, review, and approve commissioning plans, testing procedures, functional performance test scripts, and acceptance criteria. - Review engineering drawings, control diagrams, equipment submittals, sequence-of-operations documents, and project specifications for commissioning readiness. - Lead integrated systems testing (IST) to verify proper communication, sequencing, and operation of interconnected life safety systems under normal and emergency conditions. - Oversee and witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and functional performance testing as required. - Verify compliance with applicable **NFPA standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), OSHA requirements, local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, and client-specific specifications**. - Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, fire protection, process systems, and facility operations teams to ensure proper integration of life safety infrastructure. - Identify commissioning deficiencies, troubleshoot system failures, and lead corrective action efforts to achieve successful system acceptance. - Coordinate testing and inspections with the AHJ, fire marshal, contractors, and owner representatives as required. - Track commissioning milestones, testing results, outstanding deficiencies, and system turnover readiness. - Review and validate commissioning documentation, including test reports, deficiency logs, punch lists, as-built drawings, and final turnover packages. - Ensure compliance with all site safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety procedures, and controlled testing protocols. - Provide technical direction, leadership, and mentorship to commissioning engineers, technicians, and supporting contractors. - Support final system acceptance, owner training, operational readiness, and facility turnover. ## Requirements ### Required Qualifications - **Minimum 10 years of progressive experience** in life safety engineering, construction, commissioning, testing, or facility startup. - Demonstrated experience serving as a Lead Engineer, Commissioning Lead, or Subject Matter Expert on large-scale industrial, advanced manufacturing, or mission-critical construction projects. - Extensive technical knowledge of fire alarm systems, emergency communications, smoke control, emergency power interfaces, and integrated life safety functionality. - Strong understanding of applicable NFPA standards, including NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and NFPA 70, as well as relevant building and fire codes. - Experience developing and executing commissioning procedures, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing. - Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system interfaces and resolve multidisciplinary technical challenges. - Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, control schematics, cause-and-effect matrices, and sequence-of-operations documentation. - Experience coordinating contractors, equipment vendors, engineering teams, and owner representatives. - Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and technical documentation skills. - Ability to independently manage commissioning priorities and meet demanding project milestones. ### Preferred Qualifications - Previous commissioning experience on **semiconductor fabrication facilities, cleanroom environments, or high-tech advanced manufacturing projects**. - Familiarity with NFPA 318, SEMI S2, and semiconductor-specific life safety and hazardous production material requirements. - Experience integrating fire alarm systems with hazardous gas monitoring, emergency ventilation, process equipment shutdown, and facility control systems. - Experience supporting AHJ inspections, integrated testing, system acceptance, and operational turnover. - Professional Engineer (PE) license, relevant NICET certification, or recognized commissioning certification. - Familiarity with CxAlloy, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction and commissioning management platforms. ## Benefits ### About FusionIRX At **FusionIRX**, we seek the _best of the best_—professionals who demonstrate exceptional technical expertise, strong leadership, high integrity, high ethical standards, and unwavering professional values. We believe excellence is achieved through collaboration, accountability, mutual respect, and a commitment to doing what is right. Our team members are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, technical performance, and ethical conduct while treating everyone with dignity and respect. ## Apply [Apply at FusionIRX](https://apply.workable.com/fusionirx/j/E185AE33EF/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)