Fire Protection System Engineer

Data Centre Fire Protection System Engineer

Position Overview

A Data Centre Fire Protection System Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing fire detection and suppression systems specifically for mission‑critical data center facilities. This role ensures continuous protection of critical IT infrastructure, servers, and telecommunications equipment while maintaining high availability standards.

Key Responsibilities

System Design and Engineering The engineer develops fire protection strategies tailored to data center environments, including clean agent suppression systems (FM‑200, Novec 1230, Inergen), VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus), and pre‑action sprinkler systems. They create detailed specifications, system layouts, and integration plans that comply with NFPA standards, local fire codes, and insurance requirements while minimizing water damage risks to sensitive equipment.