Director, Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering - Data Centers

LVI Associates; United States; À distance; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work options

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

LVI Associates seeks a Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering to lead nationwide data center projects. You will shape engineering standards, drive innovation, and ensure scalable, reliable mechanical systems across a growing portfolio.

Lead a team of engineers, mentor staff, and coordinate with design, construction, procurement, and operations to optimize performance, lifecycle, and cost. Flexible remote options are available, with strong emphasis on technical excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; PE license preferred.
• 8-12+ years of experience designing and delivering mechanical systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong expertise in cooling systems, piping infrastructure, water distribution, plumbing systems, and critical facility design.
• Experience establishing engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of building codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM platforms.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and continuous improvement of mechanical and plumbing engineering standards, specs, and guidelines.
• Provide technical oversight for cooling, piping, water distribution, drainage, and supporting infrastructure systems.
• Drive standardization and innovation by evaluating new technologies and vendor solutions.
• Review and approve equipment submittals, technical docs, and design deliverables to align with standards.
• Support value engineering focusing on constructability, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Develop standardized sequences of operation and commissioning requirements with controls teams.
• Collaborate with design, construction, procurement, and operations to improve project delivery.

Connaissances

Mechanical systems

Data center design

Project leadership

Piping & cooling

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Outils

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM software

Description du poste

Director, Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering - Data Centers

A leading developer, owner, and operator of large-scale energy and digital infrastructure is seeking a Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering to provide technical leadership across a rapidly expanding portfolio of hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects. This individual will play a key role in shaping engineering standards, driving innovation, and ensuring scalable, reliable, and cost-effective mechanical system designs across multiple projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of mechanical and plumbing engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines.
• Provide technical oversight for cooling, piping, water distribution, drainage, and supporting infrastructure systems within mission-critical environments.
• Drive standardization and innovation initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies, materials, equipment, and vendor solutions.
• Review and approve equipment submittals, technical documentation, and design deliverables to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Support value engineering efforts focused on constructability, reliability, operational performance, and cost optimization.
• Develop standardized sequences of operation and commissioning requirements in collaboration with controls and automation teams.
• Partner with design, construction, procurement, and operations teams to incorporate lessons learned and continuously improve future project delivery.
• Collaborate with operations stakeholders to ensure long-term maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle performance of mechanical systems.
• Support sustainability initiatives through energy-efficient and resource-conscious mechanical system design.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers while fostering technical excellence and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; PE license preferred.
• 8-12+ years of experience designing and delivering mechanical systems for data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale industrial/commercial projects.
• Strong expertise in cooling systems, piping infrastructure, water distribution, plumbing systems, and critical facility design.
• Experience establishing engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM platforms.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, procurement teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a high-growth organization at the forefront of data center and infrastructure development.
• Influence the design and engineering strategy for some of the industry's most advanced mission-critical facilities.
• Lead the creation of engineering standards and best practices across a national portfolio.
• Opportunity to build and mentor a growing engineering team.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote options available.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced mechanical engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for team development, innovation, and delivering large-scale mission-critical infrastructure projects.