Fire Protection Engineer Lead for Data Centers

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Nashville, TN to lead the fire protection scope on high-profile projects including data centers and federal work. You will coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and guide junior staff while applying state-of-the-art fire protection design techniques.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, problem solving, and an opportunity for growth within a values-driven firm focused on impact and sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design/consulting/construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer license required; travel <20%

Responsibilities

• Directly manages the fire protection scope on projects and coordinates with other design staff.
• Engineer of record on assigned projects.
• Aides in production of 3D fire protection designs using Autodesk Revit.

Skills

NFPA/UFCs knowledge

Revit proficiency

Team guidance

Written and verbal communication

Project planning

Independent work ethic

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in fire protection engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Nashville, TN to lead the fire protection scope on high-profile projects including data centers and federal work. You will coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and guide junior staff while applying state-of-the-art fire protection design techniques.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, problem solving, and an opportunity for growth within a values-driven firm focused on impact and sustainable solutions.