Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Create plumbing and fire protection designs for AI data center infrastructure projects.

• Design sprinkler systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities.

• Conduct hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems, fire pumps, water storage tanks, and site fire water distribution.

• Develop plumbing systems for restrooms and support areas, encompassing domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, and fixtures.

• Design roof drainage and stormwater management systems.

• Generate riser diagrams, plans, sections, details, and equipment schedules.

• Review and refine project specifications.

• Adhere to design instructions from the Engineer of Record and integrate review feedback.

• Collaborate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil disciplines to ensure design coordination.

• Work with the fire alarm designer to coordinate sprinkler releasing and interlock requirements.

• Assist with submittal and RFI reviews during the construction phase.

• Verify work for consistency in cross-references, calculations, and specifications.

• Manage multiple simultaneous projects while ensuring deliverables meet deadlines.

• Engage with clients, architects, engineers, code officials, and AHJs to foster collaboration.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design.

• Proven plumbing design experience, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, fixtures, and roof and storm drainage.

• Familiarity with backflow prevention and cross-connection control requirements.

• Experience in sprinkler system layout and hydraulic calculations on large commercial, industrial, or data center projects.

• Knowledge of NFPA 13, 20, 22, 24, and 25, the International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets.

• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, as well as hydraulic calculation software such as Elite Fire, AutoSPRINK, HASS, or HydraCALC.

• Ability to follow direction from the Engineer of Record, incorporate review comments, and update documents as necessary.

• Capable of reading, reviewing, and editing specifications.

• A collaborative team player with clear communication skills, adept at coordinating with other disciplines.

• Able to manage multiple concurrent design tasks and meet deadlines.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal day-to-day supervision.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

• NICET certification in Water-Based Systems Layout, Level III or above.

• Experience with data centers and mission-critical facilities, especially in hyperscale, colocation, and AI-focused deployments.

• Knowledge of preaction, clean agent, and special hazards systems.

• Experience with rainwater harvesting systems.

• Familiarity with fire alarm systems and smoke detection systems.

• Experience working with liquid-cooled, high-density compute halls.

• Background in developing or maintaining design standards and specification templates.

• Familiar with Texas project experience and local AHJ processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Equity (options) in a rapidly expanding startup.

• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Parental leave benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care or Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Commuter benefits, where applicable.

• Opportunities for in-person collaboration during periodic team and company gatherings.