Fire Protection Engineer (Data Centers)

Jacobs is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support its growing Data Center practice. The role focuses on fire protection system design, code analysis, life safety engineering, hydraulic calculations, multidisciplinary coordination, client and authority engagement, and technical leadership for mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Fire Protection Engineer for Data Center and Mission Critical projects
• Provide fire protection system design, code analysis, and life safety engineering
• Establish project fire protection design criteria, basis of design reports, and technical standards
• Participate in design reviews and quality assurance/quality control efforts across multiple projects
• Conduct code evaluations and interpretations using applicable NFPA, IBC, IFC, FM Global, and client-specific standards
• Develop suppression system concepts, including

• Water-based sprinkler systems
• Fire pumps and fire water storage systems
• Pre-action systems
• Clean agent systems
• Special hazards protection systems

• Perform and oversee hydraulic calculations for site fire water distribution networks, fire pumps, water storage tanks, and sprinkler systems
• Coordinate fire protection designs with mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and architectural disciplines
• Interface directly with clients, insurance carriers, code officials, and AHJs to obtain approvals and resolve technical issues
• Support large-scale campus master planning efforts and establish fire protection strategies for hyperscale and AI-focused data center developments
• Assist project managers with scope development, staffing plans, budgets, schedules, and risk management
• Support proposal development, interviews, and business development activities within the Data Center market
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, codes, and industry trends impacting mission-critical facilities

Requirements:

• • Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• • 5+ years of fire protection engineering experience
• • NFPA Codes and Standards
• • International Building Code (IBC)
• • International Fire Code (IFC)
• • FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets
• • OSHA requirements
• • Local and state fire codes
• • Experience designing fire suppression systems for large industrial, commercial, mission critical, or Data Center facilities
• • Strong understanding of fire pumps, water-based suppression systems, water supply analysis, and hydraulic calculations
• • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentor developing staff
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage executive leadership, clients, and AHJs
• • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering
• • Professional Engineer (PE) license
• • NICET certifications
• • Significant Data Center and Mission Critical facility experience
• • Experience with hyperscale, colocation, and AI-focused Data Center developments
• • Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS), lithium-ion battery protection, and emerging fire protection technologies
• • Familiarity with fire alarm systems, smoke detection systems, emergency communication systems, and life safety analysis
• • Experience developing engineering standards, specifications, and best practices
• • Working knowledge of Revit, BIM coordination, and hydraulic calculation software such as AutoSPRINK, HASS, HydraCALC, or similar tools
• • Experience supporting global project delivery teams and multi-office engineering organizations