Mid - Level Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Strategic Mission Critical (SMC) is seeking a Mid‑Level Mechanical Engineer/Designer to execute mechanical design for mission‑critical data center projects. The role involves designing greenfield and brownfield facilities, fit‑out packages for hyperscale and enterprise colocation clients, data‑center campus planning, conceptual designs, feasibility studies, and various system calculations. The engineer will work independently on basic mechanical design projects and also contribute as a key member of larger design teams under senior engineering guidance. Collaboration with electrical, telecommunications, fire protection, plumbing, architectural, civil, and structural leads is essential, as is mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Autodesk Revit to produce detailed design documents.
• Perform air‑side and hydronic calculations for multiple mechanical systems.
• Develop hydronic and airflow diagrams for various system types.
• Select and specify HVAC equipment.
• Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables.
• Interpret local and national construction codes and project specifications.
• Use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams for project documentation and communication.
• Travel to project sites as required (approximately 10‑20% travel).
• Communicate clearly in both written and spoken forms with co‑workers and clients.
• Lead junior engineers, designers, and modelers; coordinate small project teams to deliver specific design elements.
• Mentor and train junior staff to develop the mechanical design knowledge base.
• Maintain excellent organizational skills and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 4‑year degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus (2‑year degrees and MET degrees with relevant experience will be considered).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in facility HVAC design, particularly using Autodesk Revit for drawing development.
• Experience in mechanical design for larger industrial and commercial buildings; mission‑critical design experience is a plus.
• Experience across the full construction process—from schematic design through construction administration, including submittal and shop‑drawing review, field surveys, site observations, and punch‑list work.
• Experience leading small mechanical design teams and interfacing with clients is preferred.
• Familiarity with construction‑management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Basic understanding of controls for mechanical systems is a plus.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred.

Compensation

Base Compensation: $90,000‑$225,000 (actual compensation varies based on education, experience, skills, and location).

Benefits

• 36‑hour standard work week with hybrid working arrangement.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for full‑time employees.
• Subsidized spouse and family insurance premiums.
• Reimbursement of professional licensing costs.
• Employer‑sponsored life and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with annual safe‑harbor contribution.

Location

This position begins as remote and will transition to a hybrid role as SMC establishes offices in the Austin and Dallas‑Fort Worth metro areas.