Associate Director
- Fire Detection Evacuation & Alarm Systems (Data Centers)
- Full-time
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Services SAS
- Business Line: Building Engineering
- Work Location Model: On-Site
- Operating Group: Group Support
- Primary

Location:
CO
- Bogota, Colombia
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- Fire Detection & Alarm Systems Technical Specialist (Data Centers)at the senior level to join our Fire Detection Engineering team in Bogota, Colombia. This role will be pivotal in designing FADS Systems with a particular focus on Data Center and Mission Critical, with a deep understanding of the demands for scale, speed, and consistency in data center operations. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Design of fire detection and alarm systems for data centers:



Development and design of fire detection systems specifically tailored to data centers, including alarm, detection, monitoring, and evacuation systems. Ensuring that designs prioritize reliability, scalability, and efficiency in mission-critical environments.
- Coordination with HVAC, Access Control, Fire Protection and Electrical systems, ensuring their correct integration and joint operation with the Fire Detection and Alarm System.
- Risk analysis and classification of occupancies to define the type of fire protection to implement and the applicable technologies.
- Ability to technically support design decisions.
- Equipment selection and component sizing. Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards: Adhere to industry-specific standards, such as those from Uptime Institute, TIA-942-B, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, and NEC, ensuring all designs meet regulatory and operational guidelines.
- Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Incorporate energy-efficient strategies to minimize consumption and carbon footprint. Optimize renewable energy use, integrate energy storage systems (e.g., battery banks), and implement sustainable design principles.
- Preparation of plant drawings, system architecture, schematic diagrams, cause-and-effect matrix, control single-line diagrams, P&IDs;, and installation details for FADS Systems.
- System modeling in Revit, quality review of drawings prepared by modelers.




- Coordination with other disciplines to avoid clashes between elements using Revit and/or Navisworks.
- Review submittals and resolve technical comments from oversight, inspection or competent authorities (AHJ).
- Prepare Design Documentation and Specifications: Create comprehensive technical drawings, specifications, and documentation. Effectively communicate design plans with clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Testing and Commissioning: Supervise the testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems during installation. Verify proper installation and ensure compliance with the design intent.
- BSc. in Electrical or Electronic engineeringor demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with8+ years of professional experience andstrong focus on data center infrastructure
- Proficient in designing data center Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, including Data Center automation, and critical systems integration.
- Extensive knowledge of data center Tier Standard Topology, as defined by Uptime Institute, TIA-942, and other relevant industry standards.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of local and international regulations such as NSR10, NFPA, FM, UL, NEMA, NEC.
- Experience in using design tools and software from fire detection and alarm system manufacturers.
- Must have excellent knowledge about data center TIER Standard Topology as per Uptime Institute, TIA 942, ANSI/BICSI 002, etc.
- Proven ability to review and respond to contractor submittals, including shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
- Stay Informed on Data Center Trends: Keep updated on advancements, best practices, and emerging technologies in data center Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, such as t

📌 Associate Director (Bogotá)
🏢 AECOM
📍 Bogotá