Title: Fire Protection Design Engineer
Location: Seattle, WA (100% Onsite – 5 Days/Week)
Duration: 12 Months Contract

Job Overview
We are seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer to support the design and engineering of fire protection systems for clients Data Centers.
The engineer will design and review fire suppression and fire alarm/detection systems, ensure building and fire code compliance, and coordinate with design vendors, construction teams, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire protection engineering or mechanical engineering, along with experience working in construction or design engineering environments.
This role requires a self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
 
Key Responsibilities
(Working under a Senior Fire Protection Engineer)

• Collaborate with third-party design vendors and internal teams to review fire protection system designs.
• Ensure designs comply with owner standards, building codes, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.
• Coordinate fire protection design with other engineering disciplines.
• Support construction, commissioning, and risk management teams with technical questions and RFIs.
• Develop and review construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and system designs.
• Conduct water supply evaluations and fire protection assessments.
• Attend meetings with AHJs (fire marshals, inspectors, code officials).
• Review fire suppression and fire alarm system submittals, including:
  • Shop drawings
  • Calculations
  • Product data
• Respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Maintain and update internal fire protection design templates and standards.

 
Required Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in:
  • Fire protection design engineering
  • Construction industry related to fire protection systems
• Experience designing or supporting:
  • Fire suppression systems
  • Fire alarm and detection systems
  • Fire-resistive construction
• Experience applying industry codes and standards including:
  • NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
  • ICC (International Code Council)
  • Local building and fire codes
• Experience with lithium-ion battery storage and energy storage fire safety compliance.
• Experience with:
  • Design reviews
  • Specifications
  • Design standards development
  • Submittal reviews
• Familiarity with construction documentation (drawings, diagrams, specifications).
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects such as:
  • Data centers
  • Critical medical facilities
  • Industrial plants
  • Oil & gas facilities
  • Large mechanical or power systems
• Experience with:
  • Code Modification Requests (CMRs)
  • Alternate Materials and Methods (AMM) proposals
• Experience working with fire marshals, fire inspectors, or code authorities.
• Experience with fire protection design software such as:
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Fire Dynamic Simulation
  • SprinkCALC
  • AutoSPRINK

 
Top 3 Must-Have Skills

1. Fire building code consulting experience
2. Fire protection system design experience
3. Lithium-ion battery / energy storage fire protection experience

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 65.00/hr.