Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical (Data Centers)

About

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing Mission Critical practice, supporting large-scale hyperscale data center and high-performance infrastructure projects. This role sits within a specialized, design-focused team, offering the agility of a smaller group with the backing of a global engineering platform.

This is an ideal opportunity for a client-facing engineer who can lead technical delivery while also contributing to business development and client relationship management. The position offers remote flexibility for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HVAC and mechanical systems for hyperscale data center and mission critical facilities
• Manage projects from concept through construction, ensuring alignment on quality, schedule, and budget
• Perform and oversee: Load calculations, System sizing and equipment selection, Mechanical system layouts and design documentation
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, structural, architectural)
• Serve as a primary client contact, leading meetings and presenting technical solutions
• Contribute to business development efforts, including supporting proposals, client presentations, and identifying opportunities for growth
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers
• Ensure designs align with reliability, redundancy, and performance standards associated with mission critical environments

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience
• 5+ years of mission critical or data center project experience
• Strong expertise in HVAC design for critical facilities
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and engaging with clients
• Track record of contributing to project pursuits or client development efforts
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• PE license preferred (or ability to obtain)

Key Skills & Attributes

Deep understanding of:

• Data center cooling strategies (air- and liquid-cooled systems)
• Redundancy approaches (N, N+1, 2N) and uptime requirements
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to balance technical execution with client-facing responsibilities
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Base: $200K - $275K
• Performance-based bonus
• Equity / RSU component included
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale and AI-driven data center projects

Why Join

• Work within a top-tier global engineering platform with specialized, mission-critical expertise
• Contribute to some of the most complex and high-profile data center developments in the market
• Direct exposure to major hyperscale clients and long-term growth opportunities
• Clear path to grow into technical and business leadership roles