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Senior Fire Protection Engineer-Data Center

Arcadis

Location

Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, Nashville, TN, Tampa, FL, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/1/2026

Compensation

$101,000 - $175,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.4%·Filings 122·New hires 57·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join their U.S. Places Design & Engineering business. The role focuses on delivering fire protection design solutions for data centers and industrial projects. The engineer will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects, and clients. This position requires leadership in fire protection design across multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection (U.S.) required
  • Demonstrated experience designing fire protection systems for data centers, mission-critical facilities, or high-tech industrial environments
  • Strong understanding of fire protection system strategies in data centers
  • Deep knowledge of applicable codes and standards including NFPA and FM Global guidelines
  • Strong communication skills and ability to present technical solutions

Responsibilities

  • Lead the fire protection design for data center and mission-critical facility projects
  • Develop construction-ready design packages including drawings, specifications, and coordinated BIM models
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams to integrate fire protection systems
  • Support business development efforts including proposals, cost estimates, and client engagement
  • Perform site assessments, field investigations, and fire protection studies specific to data centers

Benefits

  • Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.

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