Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

SSOE 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. SSOE brings decades of experience in power‑intensive, high‑tech, and mission‑critical environments throughout North America, making us an excellent choice for your next career move.

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. Perform quality reviews of project deliverables to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and 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, and coaching of 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Competitive Salary: $130k – $170k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• 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.