Senior Project Engineer – Fire Protection (Data Centers)

Lonewolf Workforce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Atlanta seeks an experienced fire alarm and suppression designer. The role includes creating design packages, mentoring younger engineers, and ensuring systems meet specifications. Candidates should possess over 5 years in fire protection design and proficiency in AutoCAD. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Formal learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Support for total well-being

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire protection or fire suppression design.
• Exposure to multiple fire suppression manufacturers’ systems.
• Strong desire to mentor and assist with the growth of new engineers.

Responsibilities

• Create design drawing packages for submittal to customers.
• Assist with documentation revisions.
• Survey job sites for proper system design.

Skills

Fire protection design

Fire suppression design

Mentoring

AutoCAD proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NICET Level III+ in Fire Alarm System Design or Special Hazards Suppression Design

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design software (BIM, Revit)

Job description

Atlanta, United States | Posted on 09/21/2025

Create design drawing packages referencing project specifications, codes, and project requirements for submittal to customers and AHJs.

Assist with the creation of documentation and processing of document revisions.

Attend manufacturer training classes.

Obtain and maintain the licenses and certifications required for a fire alarm and fire suppression designer.

Assist with inspections and startups as needed.

Provide technical and design support to other departments.

Revise and process redline drawings provided by shop, field, and engineering staff.

Survey job sites, including active data center projects , to ensure proper system design.

Assist in the training and development of other engineers.

Mentor and guide less experienced engineers as part of professional development.

Comply with company and customer safety policies.

Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in fire protection or fire suppression design.

Exposure to multiple fire suppression manufacturers’ systems (i.e., Kidde, Fike, Ansul, etc.).

Proficiency with AutoCAD software.

Strong desire to mentor and assist with the growth of new or inexperienced engineers.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

NICET Level III+ in Fire Alarm System Design or Special Hazards Suppression Design.

Preferred Skills

Experience with 3D design software (BIM, Revit, etc.).

Competitivecompensation andbenefits that support the total well-being of you and your family,as well as providingformal learning and development opportunities to continue building great leaders.

Pay is based on experience and education.