Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer

Location: Ukraine, Remote

Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (Long-Term)

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer for a long-term independent contractor engagement.

This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project. The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple mission-critical projects, based on business needs.

You will provide services as an independent, self-employed professional under a formal independent contractor agreement.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience.

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Fire Sprinkler Design Engineerto support the design and coordination of fire sprinkler and suppression systems for cutting-edge data center projects across the U.S.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, modeling, and coordinating fire sprinkler systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems. You will prepare hydraulic calculations, sprinkler layouts, engineering documentation, and detailed designs while ensuring compliance with applicable fire protection codes and standards.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from schematic design through detailed design and execution.

Strong technical expertise in sprinkler system design, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential.

What We Offer

• Experience in a high-tech industry completing work for an international company
• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects
• Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering
• Competitive hourly rate
• Ability to collaborate remotely
• Supportive dynamic environment
• English classes made available

Key Responsibilities

• Using BIM tools to model and coordinate fire sprinkler systems with other disciplines; hands-on Autodesk Revit experience is a must
• Designing fire sprinkler and suppression systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems
• Developing sprinkler layouts and detailed fire protection designs for mission-critical facilities
• Preparing hydraulic calculations and other engineering calculations required for sprinkler system design
• Selecting and laying out sprinkler heads, piping, valves, and associated fire protection equipment
• Developing a thorough understanding and delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedule
• Determining and expediting engineering deliverables for projects
• Developing and maintaining project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during design evolution
• Ensuring compliance with applicable fire protection codes and standards, including NFPA, IBC, and IFC
• Preparing technical documentation required for project execution, including design criteria, calculations, specifications, and equipment data sheets
• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals for compliance with design intent
• Producing coordinated models and drawings using BIM and CAD tools
• Coordinating sprinkler systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
• Performing occasional site visits to support construction progress (valid U.S. work visa considered an asset but not required)

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (fire protection, mechanical, or related field)
• At least 4−5 years of experience in fire sprinkler/fire protection design
• Proven expertise in the design of fire sprinkler and suppression systems
• Strong understanding of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems
• Experience performing and reviewing hydraulic calculations
• Knowledge of applicable fire protection codes and standards, including NFPA, IBC, and IFC; FM Global knowledge is a plus
• Hands-on experience with Autodesk Revit — is a must
• Experience designing systems for industrial, commercial, or mission-critical projects
• Written and spoken English B1 and higher
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize while meeting project deadlines
• Self-starter, ambitious, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Experience with U.S.-based projects and data centers is considered an advantage

Why Us?

• Perform on high-profile, hyperscale, and AI data center projects in a rapidly expanding industry
• Collaborate with leading professionals and global clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon
• Competitive terms of the contract
• Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to advanced technologies such as BIM, VDC, digital twins, and augmented reality

Collaborate with Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas O’Brien — a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O’Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record's 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, fire protection, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.

We offer highly competitive service fees to our independent contractors.

This engagement is strictly as an independent contractor. You will not be eligible for any employee benefits, and we will not withhold taxes, provide insurance (s), or make contributions to social security/pensions on your behalf. You are responsible for complying with all tax and labor obligations in your country of residence. A formal independent contractor agreement will be required before work begins, governed by Texas, United States law.

For more information, visit Ehvert and Salas O’Brien websites.