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Job Title:

Life Safety Systems / Fire Alarm Construction Administration (CA)

Engineer Location:

Job Site Travel (25% Min.) /

Hybrid or Office Industry:

Data Center Infrastructure & Mission-Critical Engineering Position Overview Provide technical design leadership and construction administration (CA) services for mission-critical data center facilities, focusing on code-compliant life safety, fire protection, and low-voltage systems. Manage multiple concurrent projects to ensure on-time execution, serving as Engineer of Record (EOR) with guidance from senior leadership. Execute field-based CA responsibilities (minimum 25% travel) balanced with 2D/3D BIM design, drawing production, and engineering calculations. Key Responsibilities Construction Administration (Priority Focus): Perform on-site punch walks, witness testing, system inspections, field reviews, and ongoing construction support.

Engineering & System Design:

Develop technical specifications, equipment sizing, quantity estimates, and network diagrams for fire alarm, fire detection, smoke control/modeling, gas detection, explosion prevention, and suppression systems.

BIM & Production:

Produce constructible 2D and 3D design deliverables using Autodesk Revit and CAD software.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Interface:

Coordinate directly with client counterparts, multidisciplinary design teams, and local code officials / Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).

Project & Team Leadership:

Lead project workflows, manage technical resources, and mentor junior engineering staff.

Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Fire Protection, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).

Field & CA Experience:

Direct experience installing, inspecting, or witness-testing fire alarm and life safety systems in the field.

System & Equipment Knowledge:

Technical design expertise in fire alarm platforms, including VESDA, and familiarity with Notifier, Edwards, and Xtralis equipment.

Codes & Standards:

Strong working knowledge of

IBC, IFC, NFPA 101

(Life Safety Code), NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm and Signaling Code), and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).

Project Management:

Proven ability to manage resources, lead engineering projects, and multi-task across concurrent timelines. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineering (PE) License.

Revit Expertise:

4+ years of Autodesk Revit design and modeling experience.

Data Center Experience:

Direct design or CA background in mission-critical data center environments.

Specialized Code Knowledge:

Familiarity with NFPA 13 (Sprinkler), NFPA 75 (Data Centers), NFPA 76 (Telecom), and

NFPA 2001

(Clean Agent Suppression).

Leadership Skills:

Experience in staff mentorship, project estimating, and mid-to-large-scale scheduling. If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please apply directly to this posting for immediate consideration.