Senior mechanical design engineer

job summary:
Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Dulles, VA to lead engineering efforts on critical data center projects. You will oversee complex HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection designs, perform key technical calculations, and mentor junior staff. This full-time role offers competitive pay, amazing employee-owned benefits, and a collaborative, hybrid-friendly work environment.

• Lead conceptual design, project engineering, and technical problem resolution for data center developments.

• Perform complex mechanical calculations, including heating/cooling loads, equipment sizing, and hydraulic calculations.

• Prepare detailed preliminary redline design layouts for project estimating and construction team meetings.

• Conduct site inspections to ensure construction compliance and resolve design issues during the build phase.

• Supervise and mentor a direct team of 2-3 junior engineers on system designs and document production.

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

• Mechanical Design (8 years of experience is preferred)
  
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
  At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.
  
  
  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.