Olsson
Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center (Remote)
Olsson, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Overview
Join Olsson’s Data Center Design team as a
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
(Remote), 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.
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
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)
Strong communication skills; ability to contribute and work well with a team; excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel approximately 15–25% to project sites or Olsson offices
About You
You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others
Having ownership in the work you do
Using your talents to positively affect communities
Benefits
Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
Receive an excellent 401(k) match
Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Note:
The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, please visit https://www.olsson.com/internships for internship-specific offerings and experiences.
Company / Equal Opportunity 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 (CCPA/ CPRA) this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read the California Privacy Notice for details.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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Join Olsson’s Data Center Design team as a
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
(Remote), 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.
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
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)
Strong communication skills; ability to contribute and work well with a team; excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel approximately 15–25% to project sites or Olsson offices
About You
You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others
Having ownership in the work you do
Using your talents to positively affect communities
Benefits
Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
Receive an excellent 401(k) match
Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Note:
The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, please visit https://www.olsson.com/internships for internship-specific offerings and experiences.
Company / Equal Opportunity 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 (CCPA/ CPRA) this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read the California Privacy Notice for details.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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