Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The company is an industry-leading engineering and consulting firm focused on mission-critical infrastructure, including hyperscale data centers and high-performance facilities. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design and delivery for complex data center projects, manage technical teams and client relationships, mentor engineers, and drive innovative, energy-efficient engineering solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering design efforts for hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities
- Design and analyze HVAC, chilled water, hydronic, and related mechanical systems
- Perform load calculations, energy analysis, and equipment sizing
- Develop and review mechanical specifications, construction documents, and technical reports
- Create and review designs using Revit and AutoCAD
- Develop HVAC controls sequences and coordinate with controls teams
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and designers
- Support project pursuits through scope development, budgeting, and technical input
- Manage project teams, resources, schedules, and technical deliverables
- Identify project risks and develop strategies to maintain schedule and budget objectives
- Serve as a trusted advisor and technical resource for clients
- Collaborate closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution
- Review submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs
- Support site observations, commissioning efforts, and construction administration activities
- Participate in project closeout and turnover processes
- Evaluate existing facility conditions and support renovation and expansion projects
- Champion the use of technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve engineering workflows
- Leverage advanced analytics, visualization platforms, and digital project delivery tools to enhance project outcomes
- Help drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across engineering operations
- Contribute to the adoption of emerging technologies shaping the future of the built environment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 8+ years of mechanical engineering design experience
- Strong background in HVAC, hydronic systems, and mission-critical infrastructure
- Experience designing complex building systems within data centers, critical facilities, healthcare, industrial, or similarly demanding environments
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and engineering calculation tools
- Understanding of HVAC controls, DDC systems, and mechanical codes and standards
- Proven ability to lead projects, mentor engineers, and manage client relationships
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a remote, highly collaborative environment
Benefits
- Fully remote role with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.
- Significant opportunities for technical growth, leadership development, and career progression.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- 401(k) match.
- Generous PTO.
- Professional development support.
- Paid licensing assistance.
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