Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center (Remote)

Overview

Lead fire protection design for data centers and secure facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• fire design
• system coordination
• code compliance
• client liaison
• mentorship
• proposal support

Tasks

-Serve 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 -Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing -Support proposal development and contribute to project scope and scheduling -Coordinate across disciplines to ensure fully integrated system design -Lead the design and execution of fire protection systems for secure and mission-critical facilities -Develop and review fire suppression, alarm, and life safety system designs to meet client and code requirements (NFPA, IBC, IFC, UFCs, etc.)

Requirements

• pe license
• fire protection
• revit
• nfpa standards
• 8+ years
• teamwork

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

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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