Fire Protection Designer
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Background
- Bachelor's degree
- Industry
- Engineering — 253 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
At CM Mission Critical Engineering, we strive to provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that meet the needs of our mission critical clients while pushing the limits of today's technologies and setting tomorrow's standard for success.
Job Title: Fire Protection Designer
Reports to: Principal
Job Summary
The Fire Protection Designer develops fire protection system designs and construction documents for data center and mission-critical facilities, working under the direction of the Fire Protection Engineer of Record. This role models and lays out sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, and fire alarm systems in Revit, coordinating with architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines to produce clash-free, constructible drawings. The designer applies NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 72, the IBC and IFC, and local amendments to every design.
Duties/Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Produces highly detailed, coordinated construction drawings across all disciplines
- Coordinates with internal team members to support project success
- Integrates into a highly technical team & consistently delivers high‑quality work
- Designs compliant & effective fire protection systems & fire alarm systems
- Assists with submittal reviews, RFIs, & construction‑phase documentation
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit &/or AutoCAD
- Exceptional Microsoft Office skillset
- Strong attention to detail & accuracy
- Highly organized & able to manage multiple tasks & deadlines
- Proven success working with all levels of management
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical & problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced & occasionally high‑pressure environment
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering field and/or equivalent knowledge gained from education and/or work experience
- 2–5 years of Fire Protection Design experience
- Proficiency in one of the following: Revit, AutoSPRINK, AutoCAD.
- Working knowledge of NFPA and ICC codes and standards
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk & working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Ability to travel and move throughout construction sites intermittently as required by project needs, including H1-B.
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name CM Mission Critical Engineering in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.