Mechanical Engineer – Data Center

Essential Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for mission critical and data center facilities, including:
• Cooling systems
• Chilled water systems
• CRAH/CRAC units
• Air distribution systems
• HEAT rejection systems
• Ventilation systems
• Plumbing systems supporting mission critical operations
• Prepare engineering calculations, load calculations, equipment selections, specifications, and construction documents
• Cookordinate designs with electrical, structural, architectural, technology, and commissioning teams
• Participate in design meetings, owner meetings, and multidisciplinary coordination reviews
• Support energy analysis, redundancy evaluations, and system reliability planning
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor questions during construction
• Participate in site visits, commissioning activities, punch walks, and field investigations
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverable deadlines
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, as applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure
• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience preferred
• Experience with mission critical or data center mechanical systems preferred
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD preferred
• Familiarity with HVAC load calculation and energy modeling software preferred
• Understanding of applicable mechanical, energy, and building codes
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills

Preferred Experience

• Data center or colocation facility design
• Redundant and resilient HVAC system design
• Chilled water plant design
• Airflow management and containment strategies
• Mission critical commissioning processes
• BIM coordination and multidisciplinary project delivery
• Sustainable and energy-efficient system design
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis

Desired Characteristics

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with strong client service skills
• Interest in emerging technologies and critical infrastructure systems
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with periodic travel to project sites and client meetings
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional site visits to active construction or operational data center environments may be required