Job Description
Job Location: Columbus, OH
Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 Salary/yearMechanical Engineer – Fire Protection | New Albany, OH
Build the future of mission-critical infrastructure with The Will Group.
The Will Group is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer – Fire Protection to support large-scale data center construction projects in New Albany, Ohio. If you thrive in fast-paced, technically demanding environments and want to play a key role in designing and delivering hyperscale infrastructure, this opportunity offers the challenge and impact you’re looking for.
For nearly 40 years, The Will Group has delivered innovative engineering, infrastructure, sourcing, and program management solutions across the construction and utility industries. Our philosophy — “Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way” — drives a culture built on ingenuity, collaboration, and transformational results.
What You’ll Do
- 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
What We’re Looking For
- 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
Preferred
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- NICET certification or Fire Protection specialization
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center clients
- Familiarity with sustainable and energy-efficient system design
Compensation & Benefits
Good Faith
Salary Range: The annual starting salary for this position is between $120,000 to $135,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Additional Benefits Include:
- An excellent benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with company match, generous PTO allotment, paid volunteer time off, 10 ½ days of holiday pay, continuing education reimbursement and much more.
Compliance Statement (Illinois AI Notice Requirement Effective Jan. 1, 2026)
The Will Group does not use artificial intelligence in any way that discriminates against applicants based on protected characteristics and complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. All final hiring decisions will be made by a human. Applicants may contact Human Resources with any questions regarding our use of artificial intelligence (if any) in the hiring process. This notice is provided in compliance with Illinois law.
