xAI
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FireProtectionEngineer
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“Fire Protection Engineer at xAI. Skills: Fire Protection Engineering, data centers, AI supercomputing facilities, on-site power generation infrastructure, mission-critical environments, extreme power densities, liquid cooling systems, natural gas generation. design, implement, and optimize advanced fire protection and life safety systems. protecting mission-critical environments”
Industry & Context.
risk assessments; failure mode analysis; root cause investigations
Willingness to work extended hours, fully onsite as needed during critical design, construction, and commissioning phases, Ability to work in active construction and industrial environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, 1+ years of experience in fire protection system design and engineering, direct experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or power generation plants
Nice to Have
Experience designing fire protection for hyperscale AI/HPC data centers or large natural gas-fired power generation facilities, Hands-on experience with clean agent systems (Novec 1230, FM-200), very early warning smoke detection (VESDA), water mist systems, Familiarity with performance-based design approaches, alternative means and methods approvals, Experience working with AHJs in Tennessee and Texas, Knowledge of integrating fire protection with liquid cooling and high-density electrical systems
What You'll Do.
and optimize advanced fire protection and life safety systems
protecting mission-critical environments
own fire protection strategy from conceptual design through construction
and ongoing operations
Design and engineer comprehensive fire protection systems for data centers and power plants
Perform fire hazard analyses
computational fluid dynamics (CFD) fire modeling
Develop fire protection drawings
participate in commissioning
integrated system testing
and handover to operations
Conduct failure mode analysis
root cause investigations
and continuous improvement of fire protection standards
Provide technical guidance during construction
act as a subject matter expert during any fire protection-related incidents or drills
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with mechanical, electrical, thermal, gas pipeline, and construction teams; collaborating with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and regulators
Communication Scope
communication skills; concisely and accurately share knowledge; communication and documentation skills
Full Job Description
ABOUT xAI xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking an exceptional Fire Protection Engineer to design, implement, and optimize advanced fire protection and life safety systems for xAI’s high-density AI supercomputing facilities and on-site power generation infrastructure. This role focuses on protecting mission-critical environments with extreme power densities, liquid cooling systems, and large-scale natural gas generation while meeting the highest standards of reliability, code compliance, and operational uptime. You will own fire protection strategy from conceptual design through construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations. This is a full-time, onsite role based in the Memphis region, working closely with mechanical, electrical, thermal, gas pipeline, and construction teams. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and engineer comprehensive fire protection systems for data centers and power plants, including clean agent suppression, pre-action sprinkler systems, water mist, fire detection/alarm, smoke control, and gas detection. Perform fire hazard analyses, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) fire modeling, and risk assessments for high-heat-flux GPU clusters, battery storage, and natural gas turbine installations. Develop fire protection drawings, P p
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