(Remote) Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Center / Mission Critical

• About the Opportunity
• Our client is a well-established engineering and consulting firm known for delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure solutions to some of the largest technology and data center operators in the world. With decades of experience behind them, the firm has built a reputation for technical rigor, reliability, and long-term client partnerships across hyperscale and enterprise-scale facility projects. This is a fully remote, senior-level opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer who wants to take on real ownership of complex projects while helping shape how the firm designs and delivers critical infrastructure nationwide.

• The Role
• This position sits within the firm's mission critical practice, which is centered on hyperscale data centers and related critical-facility work. You'll take the lead on mechanical design across the full project lifecycle, act as a primary point of contact for key clients, and help set the technical direction for the broader engineering team. It's a role built for someone who can operate independently, guide junior staff, and bring both deep technical know-how and big-picture judgment to complex, fast-moving projects.

What You'll Do

• Mechanical Design Leadership
• • Own advanced mechanical engineering and design work on complex projects, systems, and components
• • Run load calculations, energy modeling, and other computational analysis independently
• • Produce and review drawings and design visuals in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• • Write and review both book-form and sheet-based specifications
• • Develop and evaluate HVAC control sequences of operation
• • Build out proposals, including scope, schedule, and budget
• • Manage and coordinate the design team's workload, staffing, and resourcing on assigned projects
• • Flag potential scope changes early and help develop strategies to keep cost and schedule on track
• • Conduct QA/QC peer reviews on projects led by other engineers

• Construction Phase Involvement
• • Assess existing building conditions and document findings in technical reports
• • Gather field data to support construction documentation
• • Develop project design, specification, and construction documents
• • Direct the engineering team's day-to-day coordination with the project management side
• • Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs
• • Manage punch lists, closeout documentation, and change order review/approval

• Client & Stakeholder Management
• • Serve as the primary contact for one or more key client accounts, upholding the firm's client-service standards
• • Potentially take on a client program management role with business development responsibilities • Contribute to technical papers or conference submissions as opportunities arise

• Team Development & Continuous Improvement
• • Mentor other engineers and support their training and growth
• • Help shape internal training programs and technical standards
• • Contribute to strategic planning for the group and, at times, support hiring efforts
• • Champion smart use of digital tools and AI-enabled workflows to cut down manual effort and improve accuracy in forecasting, documentation, reporting, and QA
• • Support the rollout of new technology platforms (analytics, data visualization, digital construction management tools) in a way that aligns with the firm's data security and privacy standards

What You Bring

• • Strong grounding in mechanical system design, applicable codes, and specification writing
• • Working knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit, plus solid MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• • Hands-on experience with load calculations, energy simulation, and system hydronics
• • Ability to select HVAC equipment across the board and build out hydronic flow diagrams with appropriate piping accessories
• • Comfort reviewing and selecting DDC controls and fire alarm/protection devices, defining points lists, and writing detailed sequences of operation
• • A track record of managing client relationships directly, including as a primary point of contact
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
• • Comfort working independently in a remote setting, with the self-motivation and organization that requires
• • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• • Professional Engineer (PE) license in a related discipline
• • 13+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience

Logistics

• • Location: Fully remote, anywhere in the United States
• • Travel: Up to roughly 10%, potentially to client sites or offices across any of the 50 states
• • Physical requirements: Primarily desk-based with regular movement through office/facility environments; occasional handling of equipment up to ~25 lbs

Compensation & Benefits

• • Base salary range: $150,000 - $195,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and qualifications.
• • Choice of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO options and an HDHP with HSA
• • Flexible spending accounts (FSA), dental, and vision coverage
• • Medical, dental, and vision coverage extendable to spouse/domestic partner and dependents up to age 26
• • 401(k) with company match, plus a self-directed brokerage account option
• • PTO, including extra paid time off during the last week of the year
• • Company-paid life insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• • Short- and long-term disability and AD&D; coverage
• • Tuition reimbursement, professional licensing support, and other professional development resources
• • Paid parental leave after one year of employment