Construction Mechanical Engineer 5

About the role

This role leads mechanical and MEP activities for mission-critical data center construction projects, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery that aligns with established data center development guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field-related mechanical and MEP mission-critical activities for data center construction projects and act as the primary mechanical point of contact for assigned sites.
• Ensure each project complies with Data Center Development guidelines, standards, and evolving best practices, incorporating lessons learned from previous projects.
• Coverall coordination with Data Center Development project managers, data center engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure proper execution of mechanical and MEP scope.
• Research, design, develop, and test tools, engines, machines, and other MEP devices to support project and operational requirements.
• Review and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine technical feasibility, time requirements, and cost implications.
• Investigate equipment failures and operational difficulties, diagnose faulty operations, and provide clear recommendations to maintenance and construction teams.
• Aid drafters and designers in developing structural and mechanical designs using appropriate tools, equipment, and engineering software.
• Coordinate site conflicts and queries regarding design drawings and specifications by preparing and managing RFIs (Requests for Information) with the design team to unblock project schedules.
• Serve as a strong advocate for a safe worksite, promoting and enforcing safety practices as a core pillar alongside quality, schedule adherence, and cost management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, legal, project planning, and risk management teams, to maintain alignment with corporate project vision and goals.
• Support ongoing builds from a mechanical engineering perspective by coordinating with engineering and development teams on mechanical design questions and RFIs to the engineer of record.
• Inspect installed mechanical systems for compliance with drawings, specifications, and project standards, and document findings and corrective actions as needed.
• Work closely with general contractors and owners to resolve unclear drawings or specifications in a timely manner to avoid schedule impacts.
• Contribute to successful commissioning of data centers through thorough mechanical quality inspections and verification of system performance.

  Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to coordinate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to self-direct work in a complex, fast-paced construction environment.
  • Deep experience and expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, particularly in mission-critical or data center environments.
  • Strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements.
  • Creativity and analytical problem-solving skills to address design challenges, equipment issues, and field conflicts.
  • Ability to produce sketches, engineering drawings, and perform common engineering computations.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Experience using computer applications and engineering software such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in construction, building automation, and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
  • 5 years of HVAC and cooling expertise.
  • 5 years of experience with mechanical integration into Building Automation Systems.
  • 3 years of experience specifically in mechanical integration with building automation systems in complex facilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with general contractors and owners to resolve unclear drawings or specifications promptly.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality mechanical installations that support successful commissioning of facilities.