Fire Protection Engineer

Strategic Mission Critical • Clifton Park, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise. At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape. As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm. SMC is actively looking for Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer to execute fire suppression and alarm designs for mission critical projects. Typical project types may include design of greenfield and brownfield data center facilities, design of fit-out packages for hyperscale and enterprise clients of colocation providers, data center campus planning, conceptual designs and feasibility studies, and various system calculations. This candidate shall be capable of executing basic fire suppression and alarm design projects with direction, taking established design criteria through generation of design plans and specifications for permitting and construction. The candidate shall also be capable as serving as a contributor in part of a larger fire protection design team on large and/or complex mission critical projects under the guidance of a senior engineer. The fire protection design scope will be a part of a broader project and therefore this candidate should be capable of interfacing with design leads within SMC (electrical, telecommunications, mechanical, plumbing) as well as externally including architectural, civil, structural, etc.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in Autodesk Revit for drawing development.
• Experience with the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fire protection design for larger commercial buildings is preferred, with experience in mission critical design a plus.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Autodesk Revit to produce detailed design documents from schematic design to construction.
• Implement redlines and markups into model and drawing sheets.
• Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables.
• Have the ability to clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.
• Coordinate pipe routing and equipment placement with architects and civil/MEP engineers.
• Collaborate with departmental staff on various tasks.
• Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Follow established QA/QC procedures to meet internal and external requirements.

Benefits

• 36-hour standard work week
• 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees
• Reimbursement of professional licensing costs
• Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC
• Employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance
• Participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed