Fire Protection Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and optimize advanced fire protection and life safety systems for high-density AI supercomputing facilities and on-site power generation infrastructure.
Role type
Fire Protection Engineer
Builds
Fire protection and life safety systems for mission-critical data centers and power plants
Domain
Data centers, power generation, fire safety engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fire protection system design, fire hazard analysis, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) fire modeling, performance-based design, NFPA code compliance, clean agent suppression design, water mist system design, smoke control design, gas detection system design, HVAC integration, liquid cooling system integration, natural gas turbine safety integration, root cause investigation, failure mode analysis
Preferred skills
Hyperscale AI/HPC data center fire protection design, large natural gas-fired power generation facility design, very early warning smoke detection (VESDA) experience, alternative means and methods approvals, AHJ collaboration in Tennessee and Texas
Technologies
Novec 1230, FM-200, VESDA
Responsibilities
Design and engineer comprehensive fire protection systems including clean agent suppression, pre-action sprinkler systems, water mist, fire detection/alarm, smoke control, and gas detection; Perform fire hazard analyses, CFD fire modeling, and risk assessments for high-heat-flux GPU clusters, battery storage, and natural gas turbine installations; Develop fire protection drawings, P&IDs, specifications, sequences of operations, and performance-based design approaches; Integrate fire protection systems with HVAC, liquid cooling, electrical infrastructure, and gas pipeline safety systems; Ensure full compliance with NFPA, IBC, IFC, FM Global, and local AHJ requirements; Support permitting, authority approvals, and third-party reviews; Participate in commissioning, integrated system testing, and handover to operations; Conduct failure mode analysis, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement of fire protection standards; Provide technical guidance during construction and act as a subject matter expert during fire protection-related incidents or drills
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
