Associate Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

Olsson · Des Moines, IA · Engineering

Posted 2026-08-06

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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

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