Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer will support the design of mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities, including data centers, advanced manufacturing plants, and other high-availability environments. Working alongside a Senior Mechanical Engineer on each project, this mid-level role is responsible for producing detailed mechanical designs, performing analyses, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver infrastructure that meets demanding uptime and efficiency requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for mission-critical projects under the direction of a Senior Mechanical Engineer, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, best practices and client requirements.
• Perform detailed calculations and analyses such as load calcs, pipe pressure drop, duct pressure drop, PUE, WUE etc.
• Produce mechanical design deliverables including drawings and specifications.
• Delegate tasks to junior engineers, oversee their progress, and provide technical guidance, mentorship and training.
• Coverage with other disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, and controls to support integrated design.
• Support construction administration activities, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and field observations.
• Contribute to client meetings and presentations, support the senior engineer in communicating technical solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the mission-critical industry.

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET institution required.
• 3-7 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering; mission-critical, data center, or high-tech manufacturing project experience preferred.
• EIT required; PE License preferred or actively pursuing.
• Proficiency in mechanical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, or similar tools).
• Proficiency or familiarity with CFD modeling software such as Ansys Fluent, Cadence Reality or similar is a plus.
• Experience with building codes and standards (ICC series, ASHRAE, NFPA etc.) and local/regional codes and regulations.
• Experience working in a design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of construction workflows and their relationship to design.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does. We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs. The pace is fast!

Skills

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Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Pay

The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Schedule

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