Senior Mechanical Engineer

JFE Engineering is seeking a licensed Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC and mechanical design for industrial facilities and data centers. The role may serve as Engineer of Record, sign and seal mechanical project documents, and support proposals, client presentations, and business development activities.

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
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license (Mechanical)
• Proven ability to lead designs, coordinate disciplines, and produce permit/CD packages
• industrial/mission critical
• 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