Manage team workload, staffing plans, resource allocation, and project assignments to ensure successful delivery of project commitments.
Provide technical leadership and quality oversight for fire protection and life safety system designs.
Oversee the design and review of fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams, building strong relationships and supporting long-term client success.
Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, project managers, and security professionals to deliver integrated building system solutions.
Support business development efforts through proposal development, project scoping, client presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement, technical knowledge sharing, and implementation of best practices across the team.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, succession planning, and team growth initiatives.
Monitor project quality, schedules, and budgets while supporting project managers and technical teams.
Occasionally travel to project sites, client meetings, and other Olsson offices as needed (approximately 10% or less).
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
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) credential preferred.8+ years of fire protection engineering experience.
4+ years of leadership, supervisory, project management, or team development experience.
Experience supporting business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship management.
Strong working knowledge of NFPA standards, IBC, IFC, UFCs, and client specifications.
Proficiency with relevant design and modeling tools such as Revit, AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, or similar software.
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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.
Colorado Pay Range
$144,000—$198,000 USD
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
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
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.
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.
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