Data Center Fire Protection & Alarm Project Engineer

qtsdatacenters; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Project Engineer - Fire Protection & Fire Alarm to support design, procurement, and commissioning of life safety systems across data center projects.

You will collaborate with design, construction, and commissioning teams, review drawings, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with NFPA standards and AHJ requirements throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field required
• Basic experience with fire protection, fire alarm, life safety, construction, commissioning, facility operations, or engineering design
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documents
• Understanding of fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke detection systems, and life safety systems

Responsibilities

• Review drawing packages for adherence to fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to ensure compliance with design standards, codes, and AHJ requirements.
• Define project scope with stakeholders and communicate requirements to design teams.
• Assist with RFIs, code interpretations, and value engineering proposals during construction and commissioning.
• Review OFCI equipment submittals for alignment with design criteria.
• Support resolution of design issues discovered during construction and testing.
• Coordinate with AHJs, insurers, and commissioning teams for approvals and occupancy milestones.
• Develop and maintain standardized fire protection and fire alarm design standards for critical facilities.

Skills

Fire protection concepts

Life safety systems

Engineering drawings familiarity

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Project Engineer - Fire Protection & Fire Alarm to support design, procurement, and commissioning of life safety systems across data center projects.

You will collaborate with design, construction, and commissioning teams, review drawings, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with NFPA standards and AHJ requirements throughout project lifecycles.