Fire Protection Engineer – Hyperscale Data Centers & Power

xAI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Memphis is seeking an exceptional Fire Protection Engineer to design, implement, and optimize advanced fire protection and life safety systems for data centers and on‑site power generation infrastructure.

This full‑time, onsite role requires leading fire protection strategy from concept to commissioning and operating with cross‑functional teams across mechanical, electrical, thermal, gas, and construction disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in fire protection system design for data centers or mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer fire protection systems for data centers and power plants with suppression, detection, and gas systems.
• Perform fire hazard analyses, CFD fire modeling, and risk assessments for high‑heat GPU clusters and gas turbines.
• Develop drawings, P&IDs, specifications, sequences of operations, and performance‑based design approaches.
• Integrate fire protection with HVAC, liquid cooling, electrical infrastructure, and gas safety systems.
• Ensure NFPA, IBC, IFC, FM Global, and AHJ compliance; support permitting and commissioning.
• Conduct failure mode analysis and continuous improvement of fire protection standards.

Skills

Fire protection design

Data center experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Novec 1230

FM-200

VESDA

Water mist systems

Job description

SpaceXAI in Memphis is seeking an exceptional Fire Protection Engineer to design, implement, and optimize advanced fire protection and life safety systems for data centers and on‑site power generation infrastructure.

This full‑time, onsite role requires leading fire protection strategy from concept to commissioning and operating with cross‑functional teams across mechanical, electrical, thermal, gas, and construction disciplines.