Mechanical Engineer

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

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 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 system concepts and mechanical resiliency strategies. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and providing technical oversight for high-availability facilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Design ExperienceCooling Load AnalysisASHRAE Thermal GuidelinesProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseLiquid Cooling Technologies

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Hard Skills

Cooling System ConceptsChilled Water PlantsDX SystemsRedundancy EvaluationsMechanical Resiliency StrategiesCentral Utility PlantsIntegrated Systems TestingOperational Readiness ReviewsConstruction AdministrationTechnical Oversight

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTechnical LeadershipClient-Facing SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ChillersCooling TowersCRAHsAHUsFan WallsCDU SystemsPumpsBAS Controls

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Mission Critical EnvironmentsHyperscale Data CentersColocation FacilitiesEnterprise FacilitiesHealthcare FacilitiesHigh-Availability FacilitiesASHRAENFPAIMCBuilding Code Requirements

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 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 vendor equipment including 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
Travel for project site visits during the Construction Administration phase and site surveys for existing facilities

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
Experience with central utility plants ranging from 3 MW to 100+ MW campuses
Familiarity with liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip and immersion cooling applications
Knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidelines, energy efficiency strategies, WUE, and 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

All approved business travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company travel policies
Medical insurance through UnitedHealthcare; Kaiser 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% in total employer contributions
Employer match and discretionary company-share contribution for eligible employees
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