Fire Protection Engineer (Mission Critical)

Thomas Young Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities in Raleigh office

Work on hyperscale data centers

Collaborative multi-discipline team

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Raleigh is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design systems for mission-critical data centers. You will develop sprinkler, detection and suppression systems, perform hydraulic calculations, coordinate with MEP teams and ensure NFPA and local code compliance.

The Raleigh office offers growth opportunities as the team expands, with exposure to complex projects in a fast-growing market. Join a focused, collaborative group delivering reliable life-safety systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of fire protection engineering or design experience.
• Strong understanding of NFPA standards and life-safety systems.
• Experience with hydraulic calculation and fire protection design software.
• Proficiency with Revit.
• Commercial or industrial project experience.
• Data center or mission-critical experience is a plus.
• EIT certification preferred; PE licensure a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems for mission-critical and data center facilities.
• Develop sprinkler, detection and suppression systems.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and plumbing teams.
• Prepare construction documents and technical specifications.
• Review RFIs, submittals and construction documentation.
• Support projects from design through construction and closeout.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA, IBC, IFC and local requirements.
• Complete hydraulic calculations and hazard assessments.
• Support fire alarm and wider life-safety design.
• Review and size equipment and perform system analyses.

Skills

Fire protection

Life-safety design

NFPA standards knowledge

Revit proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

About the company:

Joining a new office doesn't have to mean joining an unproven business. This established MEP consultancy has built a strong presence in the mission critical and hyperscale data center market and is now bringing that expertise to Raleigh.

You'll join the local team at an early stage with the backing of an experienced business and a strong pipeline of complex projects. It's an opportunity to develop specialist fire protection expertise while taking on more responsibility as the Raleigh operation grows.

What you'll be doing:

Design fire protection systems for mission critical and data center facilities

Develop sprinkler, detection and suppression systems

Support fire alarm and wider life-safety design

Complete hydraulic calculations and hazard assessments

Support equipment sizing and system analysis

Ensure designs meet NFPA, IBC, IFC and local requirements

Prepare construction documents and technical specifications

Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and plumbing teams

Review RFIs, submittals and construction documentation

Support projects from design through construction and closeout

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

3+ years of fire protection engineering or design experience

Strong understanding of NFPA standards and life-safety systems

Experience with hydraulic calculation and fire protection design software

Proficiency with Revit

Commercial or industrial project experience

Mission critical or data center experience would be a strong advantage

EIT certification preferred

PE license or progress toward licensure is a plus

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

More reasons to apply:

Join a brand new Raleigh office at the beginning of its growth

Build specialist experience within the hyperscale data center market

Work on technically complex fire protection and life-safety systems

Take on meaningful responsibility as the local team develops

Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple MEP disciplines

Strong pipeline of mission critical projects

Competitive compensation for experienced engineers

Clear opportunity to progress as the Raleigh operation expands