Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Design

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Design – NYC/Remote Our client is a Leading Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that is a subject matter expert in the data center space. They will provide design coordination and construction administration, consulting and management support for the Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities Space with the mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainable design expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

This challenging and unique role will involve managing the design of Critical HVAC / Cooling / Mechanical Equipment for new data centers and expansions to existing data centers. The ideal candidate will have past experience designing mechanical systems specifically for large data centers. They will have experience and in-depth knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations, ductwork and piping sizing, selecting HVAC equipment, energy modeling and other engineering calculations. Our ideal candidate will lead and manage the design of critical and high-impact components of systems. Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams, ensuring consistency in architectural principles and promoting best practices. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends, proposing innovative solutions to enhance applications. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing processes and tools to enhance engineering efficiency. You will lead the design team in working / communicating with all the trades and stakeholders involved in all projects. Working and communicating with internal team and clients effectively is a must. Need to have come up the ranks as consulting engineer to be considered.

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

Qualifications:

15 – 20 + years’ experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering degree

Licensed PE / EIT a huge plus

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

Previous experience using: Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, Trane Trace a plus

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

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.

Submittal Instructions: Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: zxgr6oggqdbqtw1jrotityj1xo@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate