Plumbing & Fire Fighting Design Engineer

Company Description

DataVolt is a global leader in sustainable and innovative data center solutions. We provide businesses across the world with the infrastructure they need to connect, collaborate, and grow in the data-driven landscape of today. Our solutions focus on security, reliability, scalability, and sustainability, empowering our clients to truly achieve digital transformation. We have strategically positioned operations in Riyadh, Dubai, California, Mumbai and Tashkent and are committed to shaping a sustainable digital future through groundbreaking innovation.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of advanced plumbing and firefighting systems, ensuring that they meet the demanding standards of data center operations. This role requires strong knowledge of industry codes and standards and the ability to work in a fast-paced and highly technical environment.

• Design plumbing and fire fighting systems, including water supply, drainage, fire suppression (e.g., FM-200, Inergen), fire alarms, and sprinklers for data center facilities.
• Develop detailed drawings and layouts using CAD/BIM software, ensuring system functionality, efficiency, and compliance with safety standards.
• Ensure designs comply with local, national, and international building codes and safety standards, including NFPA, IPC, and data center-specific standards (e.g., Uptime Institute’s Tier Classification).
• Perform hydraulic calculations, water flow analysis, and sizing of pumps, pipes, fire suppression systems, and related components to ensure proper operation within data center environments.
• Collaborate with the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) team and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of plumbing and fire protection systems into the overall data center design

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in plumbing, fire protection, or MEP design are a plus (e.g., NFPA, ASPE).
• 8+ years experience in designing plumbing and fire protection systems, with at least 2-3 years of experience in data center projects.
• Experience with BIM and advanced design tools for MEP systems.
• Strong expertise in the design of plumbing and fire protection systems for large-scale facilities, especially data centers
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), and other relevant tools for system design and modeling.
• Strong knowledge of fire suppression systems (FM-200, Inergen, CO2, water mist), fire alarms, sprinklers, and other life safety systems.
• Expertise in hydraulic calculations and system sizing (e.g., pumps, fire risers, water treatment systems).
• Relevant certifications in fire protection, plumbing, and MEP design (e.g., NFPA, ASPE, NICET).