Commissioning & Field Engineer, Fire Protection Lead

Fluidstack; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Retirement or pension plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

Fluidstack is looking for a Fire Life Safety (FLS) Commissioning Lead in San Francisco, California. The role involves technical ownership of FLS commissioning across mission-critical facilities. You will coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and safety.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the field, along with relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fire/life safety commissioning.
• Preferred nationally recognized commissioning certifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document testing of fire alarm systems.
• Develop and maintain fire life safety commissioning scripts.
• Review drawings for code compliance and functional intent.

Skills

Understanding of NFPA and IBC codes

Fire alarm system testing

Smoke control system knowledge

Emergency communication systems

Education

Degree in fire protection engineering or related field

Tools

Testing scripts for fire life safety

Pre-functional checklists

Job description

Overview

About Fluidstack. We exist to make humanity more free. We design and deploy frontier compute infrastructure for AI, focusing on speed and scale to enable civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.

Role

Fire Life Safety (FLS) Commissioning Lead to take technical ownership of FLS commissioning across mission-critical facilities and large-scale commercial projects. You will be the go-to authority on the jobsite — coordinating with contractors, vendors, design teams, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) officials to ensure every life safety system performs as specified, is fully code-compliant, and ready for occupancy. This is a field-forward leadership role. You will build the plans, run the tests, direct the teams, and own the documentation that protects lives and closes projects.

Responsibilities

Perform On-site FLS Commissioning Activities and Project Support

• Perform and document functional performance testing of fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, emergency power interface, and suppression systems
• Participate in pre-functional inspections and integrated systems testing
• Lead or support AHJ inspections and interface with code officials
• Direct subcontractors and vendors in execution of testing sequences
• Troubleshoot and validate operation of life safety systems and interfaces
• Monitor and support project timelines and deliverables

Develop Testing Plans and Life Safety Protocols

• Develop and maintain fire life safety commissioning scripts and plans
• Create and execute pre-functional checklists for fire protection, detection, and alarm systems
• Review contractor submittals and matrixes for integrated testing
• Ensure conformance with NFPA codes, local regulations, and commissioning best practices

Review Design and Construction Documentation

• Provide feedback during commissioning-focused design reviews
• Review drawings, specifications, sequence of operations, and submittals for code compliance and functional intent
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination of FLS scope

Reporting and Stakeholder Communication

• Assist in compiling commissioning documentation for internal and client use
• Support the development of final commissioning reports
• Participate in commissioning meetings and client updates
• Document punch items and follow up on resolution

Qualifications

• Education: Typically a degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical/electrical engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years proven track record in fire/life safety commissioning, preferably in data centers, commercial buildings, or high-performance facilities.
• Certifications: Preferred nationally recognized commissioning certifications (e.g., CxP, BCxP, CxA, CCP, QCxP).
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of NFPA, IBC, and other applicable codes; experience with integrated testing of fire alarm, suppression, smoke control, and emergency communication systems.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work under limited supervision, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity).
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

The base salary range for this position is $220,000 - $300,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options. Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.