Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Data Center (Remote)

ZipRecruiter; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering and design firm in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead complex projects like hyperscale data centers. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of fire protection engineering experience, strong knowledge of NFPA standards, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Bonus system

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Serve as the technical expert and client liaison for fire protection scopes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to contribute and work well with a team

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

REVIT

AutoSPRINK

HydraCAD

Job description

Overview

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible. Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit has allowed us to grow, resulting in inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

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.

Note: The benefits listed apply to full-time employees. For more information about Olsson's opportunities, visit our website.

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

You bring to the team:

• 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
• 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 (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

EEO Notice

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, 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, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.