Data Center & Critical Facilities Mechanical Engineer

PTS Advance; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance, a leading engineering consultancy, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join its mission-critical facilities team in North Carolina. You will design HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for data centers and other high-performance environments, applying codes and advanced modeling tools.

You will perform load calculations, sizing, and CFD analyses, develop Revit-based construction documents, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver reliable, efficient, and safe mechanical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in an MEP consulting environment.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit for mechanical design and modeling.
• Knowledge of HVAC design, load calculations, ventilation, and equipment sizing.
• Familiarity with plumbing design and coordination (domestic water, sanitary drainage, venting).
• Understanding of building, mechanical, plumbing codes and industry standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to explain engineering decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce coordinated deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication, collaboration across teams.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities.
• Design plumbing systems including domestic water and sanitary drainage.
• Support fire protection system design and coordination.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and equipment sizing.
• Conduct duct static, pump head, airflow calculations.
• Support CFD modeling to evaluate airflow and thermal performance.
• Develop construction drawings and specs using Revit.
• Apply building and mechanical codes to designs.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, and architectural teams.
• Review design documents and equipment selections.
• Assist with construction-phase activities: RFIs, submittals, field coordination.
• Participate in QA/QC to ensure design quality.
• Communicate project requirements and schedules with teams.
• Pursue ongoing technical training and professional development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

TRACE 3D Plus

Pipe-Flo

Bluebeam

CFD tools (FloEFD etc.)

Job description

PTS Advance, a leading engineering consultancy, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join its mission-critical facilities team in North Carolina. You will design HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for data centers and other high-performance environments, applying codes and advanced modeling tools.

You will perform load calculations, sizing, and CFD analyses, develop Revit-based construction documents, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver reliable, efficient, and safe mechanical