Key skills
Fire Protection EngineeringFire Suppression SystemsFire Alarm SystemsNFPA CodesBuilding CodesConsultant ManagementDesign ReviewBluebeamMicrosoft ExcelSmartsheetMicrosoft OfficeProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseStakeholder ManagementRisk IdentificationMitigationProject ManagementCommunication
About this role
Switch is a company focused on designing, building, and operating data centers, aiming to enable future technology. They are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design and implementation of fire protection systems, ensuring compliance and reliability across data center environments.
Responsibilities:
- Design fire suppression and fire alarm systems for large-scale data center environments
- Develop and maintain fire protection design standards, specifications, and Basis of Design documents
- Oversee and manage external engineering consultants across multiple projects
- Ensure designs comply with NFPA, IBC, IFC, and applicable codes and standards
- Coordinate with internal teams, AHJs, utilities, and construction partners throughout the project lifecycle
- Conduct site visits to support design reviews, assessments, and construction activities
- Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to evaluate and specify equipment
- Research and implement new technologies to improve system performance and reliability
- Support development of technical documentation and engineering publications
- Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, schedule, and design consistency across projects
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience designing fire protection systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities
- Strong knowledge of fire suppression and fire alarm systems
- Working knowledge of NFPA codes and related fire and building standards
- Experience managing external consultants and reviewing design deliverables
- Proficiency with tools such as Bluebeam, Excel, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with energy storage system fire protection
- Experience supporting construction and commissioning phases
- Experience presenting technical content or contributing to industry publications