Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Design

The employer is a leading engineering design and commissioning company specializing in data center and mission-critical facilities. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will manage mechanical and HVAC design for new and expanding data centers, lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and project stakeholders, and provide technical leadership from concept through construction administration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Manage a portfolio of projects, create designs and plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary mechanical engineering design role for data center facility design projects
• Lead the Mechanical Engineering efforts for the Mechanical Design Team from concept to construction, act as Engineer of Record on select assignments, and provide technical leadership and mentorship
• Create Conceptual Designs gathered from meetings
• Manage and work with the engineering team to create RFPs and RFIs
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client communications
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policies ; Put these in clear concise work statement for the field
• Review drawings and specifications, participate in equipment selection and provide input to the design team where needed. Provide ‘peer review’ as needed
• Coordinate design work with architects, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Mentor and train junior engineers; lead QC for deliverables
• Develop guidelines and standards for operational processes. Provide input to the development of design standards

Requirements:

• 15 - 20 + years' experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering degree
• Previous experience at an Engineering Consulting firm a MUST
• Experience with hyperscale / colocation data center design, testing and commissioning
• Must have experience managing a Mechanical Engineering design team
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff, supporting long-term professional development and team performance
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of delivering complex projects
• Experience delivering projects from concept through construction administration and certificate of occupancy
• Experience working on complex data center/mission critical facilities design projects a must
• In-depth knowledge of building and mechanical codes, standards, and best practices
• Experience with Mechanical Systems (HVAC, CFD [Fluid Dynamics], Boilers, Chillers, Pumps, CRAC / CRAH Units, Air Handling Units, etc.)
• Experience developing design/commissioning/operational standards and guidelines
• Skilled at reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals
• Client facing experience and at times serve as primary point of client contact on various projects
• Prior track record in growing local client relationships or business development
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience in strategic planning, resource management, and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Self-Starter, self-motivated, and should prioritize well and have the ability to successfully work independently
• Effective communicator - both oral and written form (tech and non-tech)
• Proactive, resourceful, and a multitasker
• Exceptional organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Licensed PE / EIT a huge plus
• Previous experience using: Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, Trane Trace a plus
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Especially those with electrical or mechanical backgrounds: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees; Army - Power Generation; Air Force – Power Production; Generator Techs; Maritime; Coast Guard; Army National Guard, etc