Mechanical Engineer

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. Serve as the lead mechanical subject matter expert for mission critical and data center projects .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design for mission critical environments, focusing on cooling system concepts and mechanical resiliency strategies. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and providing technical oversight for high-availability facilities.

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Mechanical Design ExperienceCooling Load AnalysisLiquid Cooling TechnologiesASHRAE Guidelines KnowledgeProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Cooling System DesignChilled Water PlantsDirect Expansion SystemsRedundancy EvaluationsCentral Utility PlantsCommissioning SupportIntegrated Systems TestingThermal Guidelines KnowledgeEnergy Efficiency StrategiesWater Usage Effectiveness (WUE)

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipExcellent CommunicationClient-Facing SkillsMentoring Junior Engineers

Tools & Technologies

BAS ControlsCooling TowersCRAHsAHUsFan WallsCDU SystemsPumps

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)LEED Accredited ProfessionalCertified Energy Manager (CEM)

Industry Keywords

Mission Critical EnvironmentsHyperscale Data CentersColocation FacilitiesEnterprise FacilitiesHealthcare FacilitiesHigh-Availability FacilitiesLocal Building CodesNFPA StandardsIMC StandardsOperational Readiness Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead mechanical subject matter expert for mission critical and data center projects
Develop cooling system concepts, including air-cooled and water-cooled chilled water plants, direct expansion systems, and liquid cooling solutions
Lead mechanical design through feasibility, concept, schematic, design development, construction documents, and construction administration phases
Perform and oversee cooling load analysis, equipment selection, and redundancy evaluations
Develop mechanical resiliency strategies for N, N+1, 2N, and concurrently maintainable designs
Coordinate with electrical, controls, plumbing, structural, telecommunications, and architectural disciplines
Provide technical oversight of chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, AHUs, fan walls, CDU systems, pumps, and BAS controls
Support utility capacity assessments and campus master planning efforts
Lead technical reviews, QA/QC processes, and commissioning support activities
Mentor junior mechanical engineers and support technical staff development

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–10 years of mechanical design experience in mission critical environments
Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, healthcare, or other high-availability facilities
Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge data center environments
Familiarity with liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip and immersion cooling applications
Experience with central utility plants ranging from 3 MW to 100+ MW campuses
Knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidelines, energy efficiency strategies, water usage effectiveness (WUE), and power usage effectiveness (PUE) considerations
Experience supporting commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational readiness reviews
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Strong understanding of ASHRAE, NFPA, IMC, and local building code requirements
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or actively pursuing licensure
LEED Accredited Professional and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred
Excellent communication, technical leadership, and client-facing skills
Remote work with occasional travel for project site visits and existing-facility site surveys
Anticipated travel of 10%–25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

All approved business travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company travel policies
Medical insurance with UnitedHealthcare plan options; Kaiser plan options available in California
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental insurance through Delta Dental
Vision insurance through EyeMed
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4.5% total employer contributions
Student loan payment matching toward employer retirement contributions
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Parental leave
Supplemental life insurance
Additional long-term disability insurance
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance through MetLife
Legal services through LegalShield
Identity theft protection through LifeLock
Periodic opportunities to purchase company shares directly