Mechanical Design Engineer

Atlas Connections is seeking an experienced Data Center Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in mission critical/data center environments. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of high-reliability mechanical infrastructure, ensuring resiliency and uptime for next-generation data centers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and review mechanical designs for data center infrastructure, including chillers, heat exchangers, pumps, CRAH units, and CDUs
• Collaborate closely with electrical engineering, architecture, construction, and IT teams to align mechanical design with overall data center requirements
• Establish design parameters consistent with project scope and performance requirements
• Perform technical evaluations and mechanical engineering studies (e.g., cooling load, energy use calculations) and prepare associated reports
• Develop standards and playbooks to support consistent, efficient deployment of mechanical/plumbing systems
• Partner with engineering consultants and internal stakeholders through the full design lifecycle: Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BoD), schematic design, design development, pricing, permitting, and construction
• Maintain accurate as-built drawings and mechanical documentation
• Support BoD development and design review meetings
• Develop and enforce mechanical specifications, details, drafting standards, and MEP coordination protocols
• Prepare documents and specifications for planning, engineering, and designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems for mission critical facilities
• Review and respond to bid submissions, shop drawings, RFIs, and construction questions
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings to ensure alignment with design intent and project requirements
• Support commissioning activities and verify system performance
• Participate in and/or witness testing activities as needed (e.g., factory/site acceptance testing for mission critical infrastructure systems)

Requirements:

• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including 3+ years supporting commercial construction and/or data center projects
• Strong understanding of document control systems, change order processes, and construction project management tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex builds with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with competing priorities
• Willingness to travel 25–50% to project sites across the U.S
• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management preferred but not required
• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, and/or LEED are highly valued
• AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM experience strongly preferred