Thermal Engineer

Thermal Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Pelzer, SC (Hybrid/Onsite)
Travel: ~5-10%

Overview

A global leader in mission‑critical infrastructure solutions is seeking a Thermal Engineer to serve as the Lead Mechanical Engineer for advanced modular and transportable building solutions. This role focuses on the conceptual and detailed design of thermal, HVAC, and ventilation systems supporting high‑reliability environments such as data centers and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate brings a strong thermal background, hands‑on design experience, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, integration, and commissioning teams to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer for the design of thermal and ventilation systems, including HVAC, cooling systems, fire suppression layouts, cable management, equipment layouts, and general arrangements.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, detailed, and construction‑level mechanical designs.
• Perform thermal transfer calculations, including fire ratings and thermal bridge analysis.
• Conduct basic CFD analysis to support design decisions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable federal, state, and local building codes and regulations.
• Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to support permitting and compliance.
• Review and approve mechanical product submittals.
• Create SD, DD, and CD narratives for mechanical design scopes.
• Produce general layout and integration drawings for mechanical systems.
• Specify materials and systems including ductwork, cable tray, busway, wireway, fiber and cable management systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and preferred vendors to select appropriate mechanical equipment.
• Support presales efforts through conceptual module design and technical input.
• Provide technical support throughout construction and integration phases.
• Perform quality control during system integration and support onsite commissioning, testing, and validation.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support reviews, audits, startups, and field coordination.
• Engage directly with customers to develop optimized, creative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal focus (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• PE license preferred but not required.
• Experience with HVAC and thermal systems in industrial, modular, or mission‑critical environments.
• Working knowledge of building codes related to modular or transportable structures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (Autodesk suite).
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and equipment specifications.
• Experience producing detailed engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a creative, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally and in customer‑facing situations.

What's Offered

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge, mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to the full lifecycle: presales, design, integration, and commissioning.
• A collaborative engineering culture with emphasis on innovation and quality.
• Stability of a global organization combined with the agility of a growth‑focused environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.