Design Engineer - Fire Protection

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems for large-scale Semiconductor, AI Data Center, and Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in NFPA standards, hydraulic calculations, fire suppression system design, and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and specify fire protection systems, including sprinkler, standpipe, deluge, fire pumps, and fire water storage systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and fire water demand analysis to determine pipe sizing and system capacities.
• Develop equipment specifications, material requisitions, technical evaluations, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities throughout project execution.
• Ensure fire protection system designs comply with NFPA, FM Global, ASME, IBC, IMC, and applicable local codes.
• Review engineering deliverables, resolve technical issues, and provide recommendations for complex design challenges.
• Support testing, commissioning, and acceptance of fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA requirements and AHJ regulations.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers and designers, and support engineering best practices.
• Manage engineering subcontractors and monitor design quality, schedule, and contract compliance.
• Troubleshoot field engineering issues during construction and provide effective technical solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in fire protection engineering within Semiconductor, AI Data Center, or Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 214, FM Global standards, and applicable mechanical/fire protection codes.
• Proven experience performing hydraulic calculations, fire suppression system design, and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.

Additional Information:

• Location: Houston, TX or Chandler, AZ 
• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday
• Employment Type: Contract
• Industry: Engineering / Semiconductor / AI Data Centers / Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical