Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center

Overview

Design fire protection systems for data centers and secure, mission‑critical facilities

Key Responsibilities

• fire design
• code compliance
• design coordination
• proposal support
• client liaison
• mentoring

Tasks

-Assist in serving as the technical expert and client liaison for fire protection scopes on data center and secure facility projects -Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles -Support in the design and execution of fire protection systems for secure and mission-critical facilities -Help develop and review fire suppression, alarm, and life safety system designs to meet client and code requirements (NFPA, IBC, IFC, UFCs, etc.) -Coordinate across disciplines to ensure fully integrated system design -Support proposal development and contribute to project scope and scheduling -Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing

Requirements

• 4-8 years
• nfpa
• bachelor
• revit
• pe license
• data centers

What You Bring

-4-8 years of experience in fire protection engineering -Occasionally travel to project sites or other Olsson offices as needed (approximately 15–25%) -Strong working knowledge of NFPA standards, IBC, IFC, UFCs and client specifications -Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline -Strong communication skills -Proficiency with relevant design and modeling tools, preferred (e.g., REVIT, AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, or similar) -Professional Engineer (PE) license required; FPE preferred -Experience with hyperscale data centers, government, or other secure facilities -Ability to contribute and work well with a team -Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

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Benefits

-Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements -Receive an excellent 401(k) match -Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance

About Olsson

-Begun with humble roots laying out rural cemetery plats in Lincoln, Nebraska. -Known for engineering and design expertise, tackling major initiatives like the Grandscape mixed-use development and Gateway Arch National Park renovation. -Projects span sectors from water/wastewater and transportation to land development, environmental, geotechnical, and MEP consulting. -Notable for targeted growth through acquisitions, including regional firms in Arkansas and expanding into Louisiana markets. -Headquartered in Lincoln with 30+ offices nationwide, sustaining infrastructure and environmental solutions delivery.

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