Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical | Hyperscale Data Centers
📍 Austin TX or Remote (US-based) | Full-Time | Salary range TBC
Plan B is retained exclusively by a leading multi-discipline building systems consultancy - a recognised expert in Mission Critical, Science & Technology, and Industrial sectors with 30+ years delivering high-performance engineering solutions - to find a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and grow their data center mechanical team.
This is a senior technical leadership role on hyperscale and mission critical data center programmes, with real ownership over the mechanical practice and the team behind it.
The Role:
• Lead mechanical design from basis of design through construction documents and construction administration
• Direct cooling system design - chilled water plants, CRAC/CRAH units, air handling, piping distribution, and heat rejection systems
• Own HVAC design for mission critical and support spaces, including redundancy and resiliency strategy
• Lead energy modeling and system selection to balance efficiency, reliability, and cost
• Drive interdisciplinary coordination across electrical, controls, FP, structural, and BIM/VDC teams
• Lead and grow a team of mechanical engineers - mentoring, reviewing work, and building repeatable design standards
• Lead client and contractor engagement - design reviews, RFIs, submittals, and field issue resolution
What our client is looking for:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 8+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience with a strong mission critical / data center focus
• Hyperscale data center experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading or mentoring a team of engineers
• Solid knowledge of ASHRAE standards, building codes, and mechanical safety principles
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD; comfortable in BIM/VDC workflows
• Strong communicator, able to lead technical discussions with clients, utilities, and contractors
Desirable:
• PE licence (or actively working toward one)
• Familiarity with TIA-942 and data center resiliency/tier concepts
• Experience with energy modeling or CFD tools (IES, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP or similar)
• Fast-track, design-assist, and complex phasing experience
• Commissioning coordination background
What's on offer:
• Fully remote role with occasional site visits (typically 10–25% travel)
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
• Partial ESOP - share in the company's success
• Structured path to partnership / leadership
• Genuine investment in your professional development - training, industry events, CPD, and more
Interested? Send me a direct message or hit apply below and I'll be in touch within 48 hours. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.