Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection

ELECTRICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC.•Columbus, OH

1d•$120,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Will Group is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer – Fire Protection to support large-scale data center construction projects in New Albany, Ohio. This role is for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, technically demanding environments and want to play a key role in designing and delivering hyperscale infrastructure. The Will Group has a 40-year history of delivering innovative engineering, infrastructure, sourcing, and program management solutions across the construction and utility industries, driven by a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and transformational results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field
10+ years of fire protection engineering experience
5+ years supporting mission-critical or data center construction projects
Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, FM Global requirements, and fire protection strategies
Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, BIM coordination, hydraulic calculations, and commissioning
Strong communication, collaboration, and project execution skills

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license
NICET certification or Fire Protection specialization
Experience supporting hyperscale data center clients
Familiarity with sustainable and energy-efficient system design

Responsibilities

Design and develop fire protection systems for mission-critical data center facilities
Lead coordination efforts with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
Review construction documents, RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, and commissioning plans
Ensure compliance with NFPA, FM Global, OSHA, IBC, and client standards
Support field inspections, commissioning activities, and quality assurance reviews
Evaluate reliability, redundancy, and maintainability of critical infrastructure systems
Contribute to engineering standards and best practices across projects