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Senior/Project Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center
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United States + 2 moreAll locations: United States | Canada | Trinidad And Tobago
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49 days ago
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Senior/Project Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center
Olsson
Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. Job Description Join Olsson’s Data Center Design team as a remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer, where you’ll take the lead on complex, mission-critical projects, including hyperscale data centers and secure facilities. This is a highly visible role within a multidisciplinary team known for delivering innovative, high-performance building systems. You’ll provide technical leadership on fire protection strategies that safeguard infrastructure, protect assets, and meet the most rigorous code and client requirements. You’ll collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and security professionals across sectors such as data centers, healthcare, higher education, commercial, industrial and federal facilities. Primary Responsibilities: - 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.) - Serve as the technical expert and client liaison for fire protection scopes on data center and secure facility projects - Coordinate across disciplines to ensure fully integrated system design - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing - Support proposal development and contribute to project scope and scheduling - Occasionally travel to project sites or other Olsson offices as needed (approximately 15–25%) Qualifications: You are passionate about: - Working collaboratively with others. - Having ownership in the work you do. - Using your talents to positively affect communities. You bring to the team: - Strong communication skills - Ability to contribute and work well with a team - Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills - Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline - Professional Engineer (PE) license required; FPE preferred - 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 - Proficiency with relevant design and modeling tools, preferred (e.g., REVIT, AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, or similar) #LI-DNP Additional Information Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come. As an Olsson employee, you will: - Receive a competitive 401(k) match - Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths - Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements - Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities - Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance. Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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