Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Data Center

Arcadis

Senior Fire Protection Engineer leading design solutions for data centers and industrial projects. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver fire protection in mission-critical facilities.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

fire protection designconstruction-ready design packagesBIM modelingfire protection systems designsite assessmentshazard analysisfire alarm designclean agent systemsredundancy design considerationscodes and standards compliance

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcollaborationclient engagementstrong communication skillsteam working skills

Tools & Technologies

RevitAutoCADNavisworksHydraCADSprink Cad FDTAspireBIM platformsMicrosoft TeamsSlackZoom

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection

Industry Keywords

data centersmission-critical facilitieshigh-tech industrial environmentsNFPA standardsIFCIBCFM Global guidelineshigh-availability facility requirementsMEP systemsIssued for Construction (IFC)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the fire protection design for data center and mission-critical facility projects, ensuring systems meet reliability, redundancy, and uptime requirements
Develop construction-ready design packages including drawings, specifications, and coordinated BIM models, ensuring alignment across all disciplines
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams to integrate fire protection systems within complex, high-density environments
Support business development efforts, including proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and client engagement
Perform site assessments, field investigations, and fire protection studies specific to data centers (e.g., suppression strategy, hazard analysis, system retrofits)
Utilize and support modeling and design through tools such as Revit, BIM platforms, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and fire protection-specific software (e.g., HydraCAD, Sprink Cad FDT, Aspire)
Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a technical advisor on fire protection strategies for data center projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection (U.S.) required
Demonstrated experience designing fire protection systems for data centers, mission-critical facilities, or high-tech industrial environments
Strong understanding of fire protection system strategies in data centers, including:
Clean agent systems (e.g., FK-5-12, Sapphire, Inergen, Aragonite)
Wet, Pre-action, Deluge and dry pipe systems
Fire Alarm Design including VESDA Type and Beam Detection
Redundancy and cost-effective design considerations
Deep knowledge of applicable codes and standards including NFPA (e.g., NFPA 13, 20, 22, 24, 72, 75, 76), IFC, IBC, and FM Global guidelines)
Experience delivering Issued for Construction (IFC) design packages, ideally in complex or regulated environments
Familiarity with high-availability facility requirements and coordination with MEP systems supporting critical loads
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal teams
Strong Team working skills for a hybrid work environment utilizing Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year