Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical (Data Centers)
A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing Mission Critical practice, supporting large-scale hyperscale data center and high-performance infrastructure projects. This role sits within a specialized, design-focused team, offering the agility of a smaller group with the backing of a global engineering platform.
This is an ideal opportunity for a client-facing engineer who can lead technical delivery while also contributing to business development and client relationship management. The position offers remote flexibility for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of HVAC and mechanical systems for hyperscale data center and mission critical facilities
- Manage projects from concept through construction, ensuring alignment on quality, schedule, and budget
- Perform and oversee:
- Load calculations
- System sizing and equipment selection
- Mechanical system layouts and design documentation
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, structural, architectural)
- Serve as a primary client contact, leading meetings and presenting technical solutions
- Contribute to business development efforts, including supporting proposals, client presentations, and identifying opportunities for growth
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers
- Ensure designs align with reliability, redundancy, and performance standards associated with mission critical environments
Qualifications
- 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- 5+ years of mission critical or data center project experience
- Strong expertise in HVAC design for critical facilities
- Demonstrated experience leading projects and engaging with clients
- Track record of contributing to project pursuits or client development efforts
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
- PE license preferred (or ability to obtain)
Key Skills & Attributes
- Deep understanding of:
- Data center cooling strategies (air- and liquid-cooled systems)
- Redundancy approaches (N, N+1, 2N) and uptime requirements
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to balance technical execution with client-facing responsibilities
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Compensation & Benefits
- Base: $200K - $275K
- Performance-based bonus
- Equity / RSU component included
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale and AI-driven data center projects
Why Join
- Work within a top-tier global engineering platform with specialized, mission-critical expertise
- Contribute to some of the most complex and high-profile data center developments in the market
- Direct exposure to major hyperscale clients and long-term growth opportunities
- Clear path to grow into technical and business leadership roles
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