Associate Director - Fire Engineering (Data Centers)

Associate Director - Fire Engineering (Data Centers) Full-time State/Province: Distrito Capital de Bogotá Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Services SAS Business Line: Water Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: Group Support Primary Location: CO - Bogota, Colombia - Carrera 11 # Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities is seeking an experienced and bilingual Associate Director – Fire Engineering (Data Centers) to join our Fire Suppression Engineering team in Bogota, Colombia. This role will be pivotal in designing fire suppression systems, particularly for Data Centers. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Lead fire suppression design for Data Centers (clean agent, double-interlock preaction, water mist, wet/dry systems, fire pumps, tanks, fire hydrants, fire water distribution). Develop basis-of-design, calculations, hydraulic network models, equipment sizing, and detailed drawings/specifications. Ensure compliance with NFPA, FM Global, and applicable building codes; interpret client standards and AHJ requirements. Define protection strategies for white space, electrical rooms, battery/UPS, generators, fuel systems, and special hazard areas. Oversee QA/QC reviews, interdisciplinary coordination (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical), and BIM model integration. Manage RFIs, submittals, and technical clarifications during procurement and construction. Lead client engagements: requirements capture, technical presentations, design reviews, change management, and stakeholder alignment. Standardize templates, details, calculation methods, and design guides; implement continuous improvement and lessons learned. Plan and manage scope, schedule, and budgets; support proposals, estimates, and resourcing for multi-site programs. Mentor and develop team members; enforce safety, quality, and information management best practices.

Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, Fire Protection, or related engineering discipline. 8+ years of fire suppression design experience, including 5+ years delivering mission-critical/Data Center projects. Demonstrated expertise with NFPA, FM Global standards, and local code application. Proficiency with Revit MEP and AutoCAD; hands-on with hydraulic calculation tools. Proven team leadership and project delivery experience (scope, schedule, budget, risk). Strong client-facing communication skills; ability to lead design reviews and negotiate technical decisions. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken).

Master’s degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering. Professional licensure in Colombia and/or international credential (e.g., NFPA CFPS, PE/FPE or equivalent). Deep Data Center expertise (Tier III/IV, N+1/2N strategies, white space/ancillary areas, battery energy storage protection). Experience with FM Global engagement and AHJ approvals for special hazards and large-campus fire water systems. Advanced