Remote Fire Alarm & Protection Designer (Revit)

Ehvert Inc; Manila; Remote; PHP 3,463,000 - 5,195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International projects

Cutting-edge data centers

Competitive hourly rate

Remote collaboration

English classes available

Dynamic engineering team

Job summary

Ehvert Mission Critical, a Salas O’Brien business unit, seeks a Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Design Engineer for a long-term independent contractor engagement. You will model, design, and analyze life-safety systems for data center projects across the U.S., delivering calculations, layouts, and documentation.

Experience with Revit is essential. Work will be remote with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and you will support projects from schematic design through execution while

Qualifications

• 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 design of fire alarm, fire protection, and/or life safety systems.
• Knowledge of fire protection codes and standards (NFPA, IBC, IFC, FMGlobal is a plus).
• Written and spoken English B1 and higher.
• Hands-on experience with Autodesk Revit is required.
• Experience 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, thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Using Autodesk Revit to model fire alarm and fire protection systems and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Developing understanding of project requirements related to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Determining and expediting engineering deliverables for projects.
• Maintaining project scope of work documentation and revisions during design evolution.
• Designing fire protection systems including suppression, detection, and life safety.
• Preparing engineering calculations, hydraulic calculations, schematics, and detailed designs.
• Ensuring compliance with codes and standards (NFPA, IBC, IFC).
• Preparing documentation for project execution (criteria, calculations, specs, data sheets).
• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals for design intent.
• Producing models/drawings in BIM and CAD tools.
• Occasional site visits to support construction progress; U.S. work visa is an asset but not required.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

Fire alarm design

Fire protection systems

Life-safety concepts

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering (fire protection / fire alarms)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Ehvert Mission Critical, a Salas O’Brien business unit, seeks a Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Design Engineer for a long-term independent contractor engagement. You will model, design, and analyze life-safety systems for data center projects across the U.S., delivering calculations, layouts, and documentation.

Experience with Revit is essential. Work will be remote with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and you will support projects from schematic design through execution while