[Remote] Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SSOE Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data center facilities and high-performance AI factory design. In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional and fully integrated staff of in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure that these critical projects meet and exceed industry standards from scope development to commissioning and start-up.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a mechanical discipline project lead in a multi-discipline design team, overseeing a multi-location production team, with strong client engagement skills
• Responsible for the performance of the team to contracted scope, schedule, and budget on medium- to large-sized data center design projects. Manage technical resources to accomplish project objectives
• Generate comprehensive technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models aligned with industry standards and client requirements for piping, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection systems, and related mechanical building systems, including clean/dry rooms
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and with the client
• Coordinate work with other disciplines
• Use engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
• Responsible for the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work
• Responsible for overall quality management of the team. Performing quality reviews of project deliverables to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and conformance to good engineering practices
• Participate in managing change for deviations in scope, schedule, or professional services for the discipline
• Meet with contractors to discuss technical aspects of project design and construction
• Conduct field verification and site walks to identify, validate, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages
• Resolve design issues on site during construction, as necessary
• Provide leadership, guidance, monitoring/coaching less experienced staff
• Participate in proposal preparation activities to establish scope of services, effort hour estimator(s), exclusions/clarifications, deliverables, and staffing/work plans to align with project schedule
• Travel required

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university program
• PE (Professional Engineer's) License with the ability to become registered in additional states
• At least 12 years of mechanical engineering experience. Experience in designing data center facilities is required
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with designs containing HVAC, chilled/condenser water/liquid cooled systems, air handling systems, hot/cold aisle containment, utility piping and plumbing systems and other similar mechanical building systems
• Knowledge of relevant local building codes and international standards to ensure compliance
• Experience working with Revit
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Valid passport for occasional project-related international travel

Benefits

• A hybrid or fully remote work schedule option for this role, providing you with the flexibility to achieve work-life balance while excelling in your career.
• Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above. This senior associate level role will allow you to become a shareholder of SSOE.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.
• Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics: 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics: 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics: 99% - our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor
• Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics: 99% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague
• From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

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