Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer requirements, engineering drawings, plans, and specifications to ensure mechanical designs meet contractual and technical intent.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews, coordinating input and alignment from Sales, Manufacturing, and end-user stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary mechanical engineering point of contact for hyperscaler data center build programs, including skid and e-house mechanical systems (structural, HVAC, cooling, piping, enclosures).
• Develop, review, and approve mechanical layouts, structural designs, enclosure designs, and equipment arrangement drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards (ASME, ASHRAE, IBC, NEMA), and customer-specific technical requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing to resolve constructability issues and support design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
• Support Sales and proposal teams with technical scoping, cost estimation input, and risk identification during the bid phase.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level mechanical engineers.
• Travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and project locations as needed (up to 30%) to support design reviews, site walks, and commissioning support.
• Identify and drive resolution of technical issues arising during design, fabrication, and field deployment.
• Maintain and improve internal design standards, templates, and best practices for mechanical engineering deliverables.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of applicable mechanical engineering experience, including significant experience in a lead or senior technical role.
• Demonstrated experience with hyperscaler data center builds, specifically involving power skids and e-houses.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems relevant to modular/prefabricated equipment, including structural design, cooling/HVAC, and enclosure design.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting customer specifications, drawings, and contractual technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of applicable mechanical codes and industry standards (ASME, ASHRAE, IBC, NEMA, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail for non-technical stakeholders (e.g., Sales).
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent applicable experience).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with modular/prefabricated equipment design and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with data center commissioning processes and documentation.
• Experience with 3D modeling and structural analysis software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS).