Senior Mission-Critical Fire Protection Engineer

CRG Real Estate Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Clayco Design and Engineering is seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical to lead design of fire protection for data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will design, specify systems, perform calculations, and ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC, UL, and local codes.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil teams, supervise junior staff, and oversee commissioning, testing, and inspections to ensure safety and reliability in high-security environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or related field).
• 8–12 years in fire protection for mission-critical facilities.
• PE license required; CFPS or similar certifications desirable.
• Knowledge of NFPA 75/76/2001, IBC and UL standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of fire protection systems for data centers and other mission-critical facilities.
• Design and specify fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke detection, and life safety systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and assess system effectiveness.
• Develop design criteria, specifications, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams to integrate systems.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and inspections on-site.
• Mentor junior engineers and stay current with industry best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Design coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

Job description

Clayco Design and Engineering is seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical to lead design of fire protection for data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will design, specify systems, perform calculations, and ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC, UL, and local codes.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil teams, supervise junior staff, and oversee commissioning, testing, and inspections to ensure safety and reliability in high-security environments.