Data Center Fire Protection Project Engineer

QTS Data Centers; York (SC); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Project Engineer – Fire Protection & Fire Alarm to lead design, preconstruction, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of life safety systems across assigned data center projects.

You will collaborate with Facilities, design teams, AHJs, insurers, vendors, and operations staff to ensure code compliance and reliable system performance in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 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 compliance with fire protection and life safety design standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to evaluate designs for code compliance, local requirements, insurance, and AHJs.
• Define project scope with stakeholders and communicate requirements to design teams.
• Assist in RFIs, code interpretations, and value engineering proposals during construction and testing.
• Review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with design criteria.
• Support testing and commissioning activities for fire protection and life safety systems.
• Coordinate with AHJs, insurers, consultants, and commissioning teams for approvals and occupancy milestones.
• Develop and maintain standardized design standards for mission-critical facilities.

Skills

Fire protection

Fire alarm

Life safety

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors in Fire Protection

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Project Engineer – Fire Protection & Fire Alarm to lead design, preconstruction, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of life safety systems across assigned data center projects.

You will collaborate with Facilities, design teams, AHJs, insurers, vendors, and operations staff to ensure code compliance and reliable system performance in mission-critical environments.