Associate Fire Protection Engineer - Data Centers

Join Olsson’s Data Center Design team as an Associate Fire Protection Engineer, where you’ll support on complex, mission-critical projects, including hyperscale data centers and secure facilities. This role works within a multidisciplinary team known for delivering innovative, high-performance building systems.

You’ll help provide technical knowledge 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.

Responsibilities

Support on complex, mission-critical projects, including hyperscale data centers and secure facilities; Work within a multidisciplinary team known for delivering innovative, high-performance building systems; Provide technical knowledge on fire protection strategies that safeguard infrastructure, protect assets, and meet the most rigorous code and client requirements; Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and security professionals across sectors such as data centers, healthcare, higher education, commercial, industrial and federal facilities

Requirements

Working collaboratively with others; Having ownership in the work you do; Using your talents to positively affect communities; Strong communication skills; Ability to contribute and work well on a team; Bachelor's degree in ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology degree recognized by NCEES; Strong interest in fire protection and life safety engineering; A minimum of one year of engineering experience; Must possess Engineer Intern certificate (EI) via the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam; Interested in pursuing NCEES Fire Protection Engineering Licensure; Experience with REVIT Autodesk software

Benefits

Competitive 401(k) match; Tailored development paths; Possibility for flexible work arrangements; Work that has a positive impact on communities; Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles; Traditional benefits package including health care, vision, dental, paid time off; Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance