Mission-Critical Fire Protection Lead Engineer

CRG Real Estate Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental & vision

401k plan

PTO & holidays

Learning & development

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical to design fire protection systems for data centers, telecom hubs, and other high‑availability facilities. You will lead design, calculations, specifications, and coordination with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams to deliver compliant, cost‑effective solutions.

You will oversee commissioning, testing, and field support, mentor junior engineers, stay current with NFPA standards and BIM workflows, and ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8-12 years of professional experience in fire protection engineering, with a focus on mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, telecom facilities, control rooms).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or other fire protection-related certifications are highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of fire protection system design for mission-critical applications, including clean agent systems, pre-action sprinklers, and smoke detection technologies.
• Proficiency in fire protection system design software (AutoCAD, Revit, HydraCAD, etc.) and hydraulic calculation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and coordination of fire protection systems for mission-critical facilities, including data centers and telecom hubs.
• Design and specify advanced fire protection systems, including fire suppression, fire alarm systems, smoke detection, and life safety systems.
• Perform detailed fire protection system calculations, including hydraulic calculations for sprinklers and system effectiveness assessments.
• Develop design criteria, specs, and project documentation ensuring compliance with NFPA, IBC, UL, and local codes.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams to integrate fire protection into the building design.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and inspections to ensure systems meet design specs and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff; stay updated with industry trends and BIM practices.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables with focus on safety and continuity of operations.

Skills

PE license

CFPS

NFPA standards

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

BIM

Project management

Data centers

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's in Fire Protection Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

BIM

Job description

Clayco is seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical to design fire protection systems for data centers, telecom hubs, and other high‑availability facilities. You will lead design, calculations, specifications, and coordination with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams to deliver compliant, cost‑effective solutions.

You will oversee commissioning, testing, and field support, mentor junior engineers, stay current with NFPA standards and BIM workflows, and ensure safety and