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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Mission Critical

Enercon

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Emeryville, CA · Posted February 2, 2026

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About the job

Overview

Join our team for an exciting engineering role in the data center industry. We are looking for Mechanical Engineer craft precise documents, maintain industry knowledge, and ensure high-quality engineering deliverables. Build strong client relationships and collaborate with diverse disciplines. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to read more about this opportunity.

This position can be based in the following locations:

Emeryville, CA

Charlotte, NC

Houston, TX

Reston, VA

Dallas, TX

Naperville, IL

Ohio

Washington

Remote from the US

Any ENERCON office

Responsibilities

Each day, you’ll lead the creation of precise engineering documents, ensuring they meet strict industry codes and client expectations while collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, safe solutions. Balancing technical expertise with client engagement, you’ll drive projects forward, manage schedules, and build strong relationships, all while shaping the future of the nuclear industry.

Engineering Excellence & Compliance : Prepare error-free engineering documents adhering to industry codes, standards, and client requirements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry codes, safety standards, and nuclear design techniques

Quality & Deliverable Management : Produce high-quality engineering deliverables aligned with client expectations and project scopes. Conduct peer and technical reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance

Client Engagement & Collaboration : Build strong client relationships through professional communication and quality deliverables. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure design compatibility and meet all project requirements

Project Oversight & Leadership : Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery. Serve as Responsible Engineer (RE) or Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE) to lead project success #LI-MB1

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Minimum of 6 years of critical facilities, data center or power design experience

Critical Facilities HVAC systems including:

Datacenter and/or Telecommunications project design, including understanding Reliability, Redundancy, Diversity in systems designs

Chilled Water systems

Pumping systems

Piping systems

Cooling towers

Air Handling systems

Refrigerant systems (DX Air Handlers)

Fan systems and ductwork

Raised Floor, Overhead and In Row cooling systems

Title 24

Trane Trace

Building Controls Systems

Developing Project Specifications

Proficient with Microsoft Suite

AutoCAD in an engineering setting is required

Professional Engineer preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams

Ability to travel 10%-15%; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks

#LI-MB1

Compensation Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $160,800.00 /Yr. Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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ENERCON may use AI or automated tools to assist with application review and communication.

Human Decisions: All final hiring decisions are made solely by human reviewers.

Your Rights: To request an accommodation or opt out of any automated review and/or communication, email recruiting@enercon.com before applying.

Opting out will not negatively impact your candidacy.

Each day, you’ll lead the creation of precise engineering documents, ensuring they meet strict industry codes and client expectations while collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, safe solutions. Balancing technical expertise with client engagement, you’ll drive projects forward, manage schedules, and build strong relationships, all while shaping the future of the nuclear industry.

Engineering Excellence & Compliance : Prepare error-free engineering documents adhering to industry codes, standards, and client requirements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry codes, safety standards, and nuclear design techniques

Quality & Deliverable Management : Produce high-quality engineering deliverables aligned with client expectations and project scopes. Conduct peer and technical reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance

Client Engagement & Collaboration : Build strong client relationships through professional communication and quality deliverables. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure design compatibility and meet all project requirements

Project Oversight & Leadership : Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery. Serve as Responsible Engineer (RE) or Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE) to lead project success #LI-MB1

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Minimum of 6 years of critical facilities, data center or power design experience

Critical Facilities HVAC systems including:

Datacenter and/or Telecommunications project design, including understanding Reliability, Redundancy, Diversity in systems designs

Chilled Water systems

Pumping systems

Piping systems

Cooling towers

Air Handling systems

Refrigerant systems (DX Air Handlers)

Fan systems and ductwork

Raised Floor, Overhead and In Row cooling systems

Title 24

Trane Trace

Building Controls Systems

Developing Project Specifications

Proficient with Microsoft Suite

AutoCAD in an engineering setting is required

Professional Engineer preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams

Ability to travel 10%-15%; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks

#LI-MB1