Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center (Remote)

Overview

Lead fire protection design for data centers and secure facilities, ensuring code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• proposal support
• design coordination
• system design
• design execution
• client liaison
• mentor engineers

Tasks

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

Requirements

• revit
• nfpa
• pe license
• bachelor's
• data centers
• communication

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-Receive an excellent 401(k) match -Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements -Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -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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