Mechanical Engineer

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. Serve as the lead mechanical SME for mission-critical and data center projects .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design for mission-critical environments, focusing on cooling systems, HVAC infrastructure, and compliance with industry standards. Capable of leading technical reviews, mentoring engineers, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams for successful project execution.

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Mechanical Design ExperienceCooling System DevelopmentHVAC Infrastructure ExpertiseASHRAE Compliance KnowledgeProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Cooling Load AnalysisChilled Water PlantsHeat Rejection SystemsControls IntegrationMechanical Resiliency StrategiesEnergy ModelingLifecycle Cost AnalysisCommissioning SupportIntegrated Systems TestingMechanical Reliability Assessments

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTechnical LeadershipClient-Facing SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

BAS ControlsCooling TowersCRAH SystemsAHUsFan WallsPumpsLiquid Cooling Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseLEED Accredited ProfessionalCertified Energy Manager (CEM)

Industry Keywords

Mission Critical EnvironmentsData Center ProjectsHyperscale Data CentersColocation FacilitiesEnterprise Data CentersEdge Data CentersASHRAE TC 9.9 Thermal GuidelinesNFPA ComplianceIMC StandardsLocal Building Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead mechanical SME for mission-critical and data center projects
Develop cooling system concepts, including air-cooled and water-cooled chilled water plants, DX 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 N, N+1, 2N, and concurrently maintainable mechanical resiliency strategies
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
Lead technical reviews, QA/QC processes, and commissioning support activities
Mentor junior mechanical engineers and support technical staff development
Travel for construction administration project site visits and brownfield facility site surveys

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–10 years of mechanical design experience in mission critical environments
Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge data center environments
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or actively pursuing licensure
LEED Accredited Professional and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred
Strong understanding of ASHRAE, NFPA, IMC, and local building code requirements
Excellent communication, technical leadership, and client-facing skills
Experience with HVAC, cooling infrastructure, heat rejection systems, and controls integration
Familiarity with liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip and immersion cooling
Experience with central utility plants ranging from 3 MW to 100+ MW campuses
Knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidelines, WUE, and PUE considerations
Experience supporting commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational readiness reviews
Knowledge of chilled water plants, air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC systems, fan walls, pumps, hydronic systems, BAS, energy modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and mechanical reliability assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance with UnitedHealthcare plan options; Kaiser plan options 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
Employer match and discretionary company-share contribution
Student loan payment matching through 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
Remote work with occasional travel; approved business travel expenses reimbursed
Office-based or hybrid work arrangement options may be available