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Associate Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

Olsson

Salary undisclosed

Des Moines, IAInternOn-siteNovice

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Description

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.

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:

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology degree 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 with REVIT 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:

  • 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.

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.

About this role

Olsson's Data Center Design team is seeking a mechanical engineer to support the development of complex, mission-critical facilities including hyperscale data centers and secure infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll work alongside architects, MEP engineers, and security professionals to deliver high-performance building systems that meet rigorous code requirements and client specifications across sectors ranging from data centers and healthcare to federal facilities. You'll contribute technical knowledge on strategies that protect infrastructure and assets while collaborating on innovative solutions within a multidisciplinary environment.

To be successful, you'll need a bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited engineering or engineering technology, an Engineer Intern (EI) certificate from the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, and at least one year of engineering experience. Proficiency with REVIT Autodesk software is expected, and you should be interested in pursuing your Professional Engineer (PE) license. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential, as is genuine ownership of your work and commitment to using your talents for positive community impact.

This is an in-office internship position based in Des Moines, Iowa. Olsson offers a competitive 401(k) match, tailored career development paths, wellness programs, and the possibility of flexible work arrangements. Full-time employees receive traditional benefits including health care, vision, dental, and paid time off, plus access to a performance-based bonus system.

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