Associate Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

Olsson; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join the Data Centers team in Des Moines, IA. You will support complex, mission-critical data center projects and work with a multidisciplinary group delivering high-performance building systems.

You will collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and security professionals to ensure compliance with codes and client requirements while contributing to the growth of your technical expertise and licensure path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ABET-accredited engineering or engineering technology recognized by NCEES.
• Minimum of one year engineering experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification via FE exam and interest in PE license.

Responsibilities

• Support complex, mission-critical data center projects as part of Olsson’s Data Center Design team.
• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and security professionals across sectors.
• Provide technical knowledge to safeguard infrastructure and meet code/client requirements.

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree or engineering technology degree recognized by NCEES

Tools

REVIT Autodesk

Job description

Associate Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

Des Moines, IA

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Join Olsson’s Data Center Design team as an Associate Mechanical 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 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.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in ABET accredited engineering or engineering technologydegree recognized by NCEES.
• 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 Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience withREVIT Autodesk software

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• 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.

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