Olsson

Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Data Center

Olsson

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Arizona • Colorado • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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%)

Requirements

  • 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)
Benefits
  • 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
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
fire protection systems designfire suppression system designalarm system designlife safety system designfire protection engineeringdesign and modeling tools
Soft Skills
communication skillsteamworkinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving skillsmentoring
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseFire Protection Engineer (FPE) preferred