A Building Engineer utilizes a mixture of construction knowledge and engineering principles to aid with building projects. Analyzes reports, helps design structures, and manages contracts and budgets. Also creates construction schedules and keeps construction sites in compliance with applicable laws.
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.
