Olsson
Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center (Remote)
Olsson, New York, New York, United States
Overview
Join Olsson’s Data Center Design team as a 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 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
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 Please note:
The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you\'re applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https://www.olsson.com/internships. 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. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Olsson by 2x. Get notified about new Fire Protection Engineer jobs in Georgia, United States.
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Join Olsson’s Data Center Design team as a 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 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
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 Please note:
The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you\'re applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https://www.olsson.com/internships. 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. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Olsson by 2x. Get notified about new Fire Protection Engineer jobs in Georgia, United States.
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