Senior Mechanical Engineer

JFE Engineering is seeking a licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC/mechanical design for industrial facilities and data centers. This role serves as a technical leader and may serve as Engineer of Record for mechanical scope and sign/seal project documents.

Responsibilities:

• Lead HVAC/mechanical system design from concept through permit and construction documents
• Develop and/or oversee load calculations, equipment selection, duct/piping design, and controls sequences
• Produce and review drawings/specifications
• Coordinate with Electrical, Plumbing, Architectural, Structural, Civil, and process/vendor teams
• Coordinate fire and life safety integration with mechanical systems, including smoke control concepts, fire/smoke damper requirements, equipment shutdown sequences, and other code-required HVAC interfaces
• Support permitting: respond to AHJ comments, revise plans, and attend plan check meetings as needed
• Provide construction administration: RFIs, submittals, site walks, punch lists, closeout support
• Serve as Engineer of Record for mechanical scope and sign/seal project documents in accordance with applicable state laws, licensing board rules, and responsible charge requirements
• Support RFP/RFQ responses: narratives, approach, scope support, schedules, level-of-effort estimates
• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and project pursuit activities
• Help develop qualifications packages, case studies, and technical content for marketing

Requirements:

• 5+ years HVAC/mechanical design experience (industrial/mission critical preferred)
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license (Mechanical)
• Proven ability to lead designs, coordinate disciplines, and produce permit/CD packages
• Industrial project / Data center mechanical experience (e.g., redundant cooling concepts, chilled water/air-cooled systems, etc.)
• Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain via comity
• Bilingual Mandarin/English ability preferred, but not required