Assistant Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center

Overview

Company Olsson designs engineering solutions to improve the world. We are a people-centric firm focused on being responsive, transparent, and results-oriented for our people, our clients, and our company.

Join Olsson’s Data Center Design team as an Assistant Fire Protection Engineer
, supporting complex, mission-critical projects including hyperscale data centers and secure facilities. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative, high-performance building systems and provide technical knowledge on fire protection strategies that safeguard infrastructure, protect assets, and meet rigorous code and client requirements. You’ll collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and security professionals across data centers, healthcare, higher education, commercial, industrial, and federal facilities.

• Assist in System Design: provide support in designing fire protection systems under the supervision of senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience with practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate on Projects: work closely with project teams to contribute to tasks and learn about project coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Support Regulatory Compliance: help review designs and documentation to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and standards, building a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Engage in Technical Development: participate in training and professional development activities to expand knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and practices.
• Prepare Documentation and Analysis: assist in creating technical reports, drawings, and analyses, developing skills in technical writing and data interpretation.

• You are passionate about working collaboratively with others, taking ownership in the work you do, and using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Strong communication skills and 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.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Engineer Intern certificate (EI) via the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• Interested in pursuing NCEES Fire Protection Engineering Licensure.
• Experience with REVIT is a plus.

• 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.

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