Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mission Critical | Denver, CO

IMEG is a 100% employee-owned firm offering big-firm resources with local-team relationships and a unified culture.

About the role

We are hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Denver, CO, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer on complex projects. This role focuses on engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems in buildings, with opportunities to support Mission Critical and Data Center-focused work. You will work closely with engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and client advice while supporting project budgets, mentoring efforts, and cross-functional coordination. You will also contribute across the team's MEP portfolio, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

Location: Denver – Greenwood Village Office or virtual. Travel: Up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Be a critical team member on advanced mission critical and data center projects.
• Lead design efforts for the analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Perform site assessments and generate detailed analysis and technical reports.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information effectively, and build and maintain client relationships.
• Provide in-process design reviews of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence, and implement IMEG quality control processes.
• Provide technical training and mentoring, and resolve field issues with limited support from senior staff.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mechanical engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work, and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Participate in project interviews and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
• 7 years of experience minimum (8 preferred) in the building design consulting industry; experience in mission critical and/or data center projects required.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in mission critical and data center market-specific expertise, including system redundancy design methods, concurrent maintainability design methods, direct liquid cooling systems, containment-based cooling systems, heat recovery design methods, advanced BMS control strategies, and CFD report interpretation.
• Advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills, including principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of codes and standards such as NFPA, ICC, ASHRAE, and broad familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier guidelines.
• Advanced proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
• Advanced proficiency in Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS; proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu.
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others.
• Ability to perform final quality control checks in your area of expertise.
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

About the team

Work with IMEG’s mission critical and data center team on the latest technologies, pushing the boundaries for compute densities in both commercial and institutional locations. Additional markets worked on out of the IMEG Denver office include: science & technology, commercial, resort/hospitality, civic, mixed-use, sports & recreation, and high-performance sustainability projects.

Benefits

• 100% employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing.
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology.
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE.
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day).
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription.
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations.

Pay

State of Colorado Salary Range: $120,000 to $190,000 per year. The range represents the base pay IMEG reasonably expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options.