Senior Mechanical Engineer, NY

About the role

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in New York.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design activities and serve as the primary point of contact for major U.S. data center projects.
• Direct and oversee the design, modeling, and simulation of mechanical systems for hyperscale and AI-driven facilities, including HVAC, piping, plumbing, cooling towers, chilled water systems, and boilers.
• Supervise and mentor project engineers, providing technical guidance and ensuring quality across all project deliverables.
• Engage directly with clients, presenting design solutions, addressing technical challenges, and maintaining strong relationships.
• Prepare and review advanced engineering calculations, specifications, and detailed mechanical drawings.
• Champion the design of highly energy-efficient and sustainable systems aligned with client and industry standards.
• Lead BIM coordination with architects and engineers, resolving complex technical conflicts.
• Oversee construction administration, including the review of shop drawings, site visits, and compliance with safety standards and engineering codes.
• Ensure project requirements are consistently met in terms of scope, cost, and schedule.
• Utilize BIM and VDC tools for virtual construction and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, ensuring quality and adherence to design intent.
• Promote the adoption of innovative technologies such as laser scanning for documentation and digital twins for facility operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 10–20+ years of progressively responsible mechanical engineering experience, with significant exposure to mission-critical, data center, or large-scale industrial projects.
• Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams, coordinating with multidisciplinary stakeholders, and delivering projects from concept through construction.
• Proficiency in BIM software (Autodesk Revit), CAD tools, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software.
• Strong understanding of advanced mechanical manufacturing processes and sustainable design practices.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. mechanical codes, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to present confidently to clients and executive stakeholders.
• Proven project management abilities, including oversight of budgets, schedules, and on-site construction activities.
• Active PE licenses in multiple U.S. states (Texas, Virginia, California, Colorado preferred but other states are a plus too); ability to secure reciprocity in additional states as required.
• Strong client leadership skills with the ability to represent the firm in high-level project and business development discussions.
• Willingness to travel frequently to client sites nationwide.
• Ability to work independently as well as within collaborative, cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company.
• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects.
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive management and a dynamic team environment.
• Career growth potential.
• Competitive salary.
• Competitive benefits package: Health insurance (Medical, HSA & FSA, Dental, Vision), Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, many other benefits, including PTO.
• Opportunity to participate in company’s retirement plan.
• Stock ownership / synthetic equity options.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center projects in a fast-growing industry.
• Collaboration with industry-leading professionals and firms.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to diverse technologies and experiences.
• Design and construction management of data centers.
• Exposure to advanced engineering and construction techniques, including BIM, VDC, and augmented reality.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate frequent travel to project sites nationwide.