Senior Structural & Fire Protection Engineer

Sky Mavis; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Sky Mavis seeks a Senior Structural Engineer – Mission Critical to lead design and analysis of structural systems for data centers and other high‑reliability facilities, focusing on seismic, wind, and vibration resilience while meeting uptime requirements.

You will design fire protection systems, collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams, supervise commissioning and inspections, mentor junior engineers, and help ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC, UL, and local codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering; master’s preferred.
• 8–12 years of fire protection engineering experience in mission-critical facilities.
• PE license required; CFPS or similar certifications desirable.
• Experience with NFPA codes, BIM, and hydraulics calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and coordination of fire protection systems in mission-critical facilities.
• Perform fire protection design calculations and assess system effectiveness.
• Develop design criteria and specifications; ensure codes compliance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil teams and architects.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and inspection activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and stay current with industry trends.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree is a plus

Professional Engineer (PE) license

CFPS or related certification desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

Hydraulic calculation tools

Job description

Sky Mavis seeks a Senior Structural Engineer – Mission Critical to lead design and analysis of structural systems for data centers and other high‑reliability facilities, focusing on seismic, wind, and vibration resilience while meeting uptime requirements.

You will design fire protection systems, collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams, supervise commissioning and inspections, mentor junior engineers, and help ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC, UL, and local codes.