Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Designer (Revit Only)

ehvert mission critical - a salas o'brien company; Philippines; Teletrabalho; PHP 2 205 000 - 5 292 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remote collaboration with US-based팀

Independent contractor engagement for

Competitive hourly rate

Resumo da oferta

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, seeks a Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Design Engineer for a long-term independent contractor engagement. You will model, design, and analyze fire protection systems for data center projects, collaborate with US-based teams, and deliver documentation from schematic design through execution.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualificações

• Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering relevant to fire protection.
• 4–5 years of experience in fire alarm and fire protection design.
• Hands-on experience with Autodesk Revit is required.
• Knowledge of NFPA, IBC, IFC codes and standards.

Responsabilidades

• Modeling fire alarm and fire protection systems using Revit and coordinating with other disciplines.
• Developing project scope, deliverables, and schedules; expediting engineering deliverables.
• Designing fire protection systems including suppression, detection, and life safety.
• Preparing calculations, schematics, and BIM/CAD drawings; reviewing shop drawings.

Conhecimentos

Fire alarm design

Fire protection design

Life safety systems

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering (fire protection, fire alarms, electrical, mechanical)

Ferramentas

Autodesk Revit

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Design Engineer — Independent Contractor (Phlippines)

Location

Philippines, Remote.

Industry

Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers.

Engagement Type

Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term).

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Design Engineer for a long-term independent contractor engagement. This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project. The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple mission‑critical projects, based on business needs. You will provide services as an independent, self‑employed professional under a formal independent contractor agreement.

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Design Engineer to support the design and coordination of cutting‑edge data center projects across the U.S. In this role, you will be responsible for modeling, designing, and analyzing fire protection systems, including fire suppression, fire detection, and life safety systems. You will prepare engineering calculations, layouts, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, contributing across the full project lifecycle from schematic design through execution. Strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential.

What We Offer

• Experience in a high‑tech industry completing work for an international company.
• Unique, cutting‑edge data center projects.
• Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Ability to collaborate remotely.
• Supportive dynamic environment.
• English classes available.

Key Responsibilities

• Using Autodesk Revit (required) to model fire alarm and fire protection systems and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Developing a thorough understanding and delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Determining and expediting engineering deliverables for projects.
• Developing and maintaining project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during design evolution.
• Designing fire protection systems including fire suppression (wet, dry, pre‑action, deluge systems), fire detection and alarm systems, and life safety systems.
• Preparing engineering calculations, hydraulic calculations, schematic designs, and detailed designs.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable fire protection codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, IBC, IFC).
• Preparing technical documentation required for project execution, including design criteria, calculations, specifications, and equipment data sheets.
• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals for compliance with design intent.
• Producing models and drawings in BIM and CAD tools.
• Performing occasional site visits to support construction progress (valid U.S. work visa considered an asset but not required).

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (fire protection, fire alarms, electrical, mechanical, or related field).
• At least 4−5 years of experience in fire alarm and fire protection design.
• Proven expertise in the design of fire alarm, fire protection, and/or life safety systems.
• Knowledge of fire protection codes and standards (NFPA, IBC, IFC, FM Global is a plus).
• Written and spoken English B1 and higher.
• Hands‑on experience with Autodesk Revit is required.
• Experience in designing systems for industrial, commercial, or mission‑critical projects.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize while meeting project deadlines.
• Self‑starter, ambitious, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Why Us

• Perform on high‑profile, hyperscale, and AI data center projects in a rapidly expanding industry.
• Collaborate with leading professionals and global clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon.
• Competitive contract terms.
• Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to advanced technologies such as BIM, VDC, digital twins, and augmented reality.

Collaborate with Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas O'Brien — a 4,000‑person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O'Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News‑Record's 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, fire protection, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high‑demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.

We offer highly competitive service fees to our independent contractors. This engagement is strictly as an independent contractor. You will not be eligible for any employee benefits, and we will not withhold taxes, provide insurance (s), or make contributions to social security/pensions on your behalf. You are responsible for complying with all tax and labor obligations in your country of residence. A formal independent contractor agreement will be required before work begins, governed by Texas, United States law.

For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and www.salasobrien.com.