Fire Protection Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:273}">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>SMC is actively looking for Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer to execute fire suppression and alarm designs for mission critical projects. &nbsp;Typical project types may include design of greenfield and brownfield data center facilities, design of fit-out packages for hyperscale and enterprise clients of colocation providers, data center campus planning, conceptual designs and feasibility studies, and various system calculations.</p> <p>This candidate shall be capable of executing basic fire suppression and alarm design projects with direction, taking established design criteria through generation of design plans and specifications for permitting and construction. The candidate shall also be capable as serving as a contributor in part of a larger fire protection design team on large and/or complex mission critical projects under the guidance of a senior engineer. &nbsp; The fire protection design scope will be a part of a broader project and therefore this candidate should be capable of interfacing with design leads within SMC (electrical, telecommunications, mechanical, plumbing) as well as externally including architectural, civil, structural, etc. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <p>This candidate will have the opportunity to execute fire protection design of various project types while working and coordinating with clients and design leads from all disciplines. &nbsp;This candidate shall have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and with clients while being able to meet scheduled project deadlines. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Responsibilities include but are not limited to:&nbsp;</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Utilize Autodesk Revit to produce detailed design documents from schematic design to construction.</li> <li>Implement redlines and markups into model and drawing sheets.&nbsp;</li> <li>Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables.</li> <li>Have the ability to clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.&nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinate pipe routing and equipment placement with architects and civil/MEP engineers.</li> <li>Collaborate with departmental staff on various tasks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li> <li>Follow established QA/QC procedures to meet internal and external requirements.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>0-2 years of experience in Autodesk Revit for drawing development.</li> <li>Experience in fire protection design for larger commercial buildings is preferred, with experience in mission critical design a plus. &nbsp;</li> <li>Experience with the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel&nbsp;and Teams.</li> <li>Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong></p> <p>Base Compensation: $45,000-$100,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)</p> <p>SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-teams="true"><em>We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law</em>.</span></p></div>