Giga Energy

Lead Fire Protection and Life Safety Engineer

Giga Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • Nevada • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • As Lead Fire Protection Engineer, you'll serve as the technical authority for all life safety and fire suppression systems across Giga's manufacturing and data center product lines.
  • You'll own the Fire Protection Plan of Record (POR), ensuring that our standardized designs for high-density compute environments are compliant with NFPA and IBC while optimizing for asset protection and business continuity.
  • This role requires deep expertise in special hazard suppression, complex alarm sequencing, and battery energy storage safety.
  • You'll design fire protection systems that protect billions of dollars in critical AI infrastructure while enabling the rapid deployment model that sets Giga apart.
  • You'll navigate the unique challenges of modular data centers—from Double-Interlock Pre-Action systems to clean agent gaseous suppression, from lithium-ion battery risks to complex mechanical and electrical interlocks. Your designs will be replicated across hundreds of facilities, making standardization, reliability, and code compliance absolutely critical.

Requirements

  • Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering required
  • 7+ years of experience in mission-critical, industrial, or semiconductor facility design
  • Expert-level command of NFPA 13 (Installation of Sprinkler Systems)
  • Deep knowledge of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) Strong understanding of NFPA 75/76 (Protection of IT/Telecommunications Facilities)
  • Experience with NFPA 855 (Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems)
  • Proficiency in hydraulic calculation software (HydraCAD, AutoSPRINK, or HASS)
  • Experience with Revit MEP for fire protection design and coordination
  • Proven ability to design Double-Interlock Pre-Action and clean agent suppression systems
  • Track record coordinating fire alarm sequences with mechanical and electrical systems
  • Strong understanding of egress modeling and life safety code requirements Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with Fire Marshals and insurance carriers.
Benefits
  • Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Significant equity in a profitable, IPO-bound company
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Parental leave
  • FSA/HSA options
  • Commuter benefits
  • Monthly team onsites across all offices
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Fire Protection Engineeringspecial hazard suppressioncomplex alarm sequencingbattery energy storage safetyDouble-Interlock Pre-Action systemsclean agent gaseous suppressionhydraulic calculationegress modelingdesign coordinationcode compliance
Soft Skills
communication skillsleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE)Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering