Lead Mechanical Controls Engineer — Data Centers

Gilder Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Mechanical Controls Engineer in New York City, NY, to lead automation design for critical data center projects. The position emphasizes mentoring, engineering, and improving HVAC control systems, with responsibilities including programming, design reviews, and stakeholder communication.

This role requires a BA/BS in Engineering and 5–10+ years of related experience with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience with building management systems.
• Data center engineering experience with automation and controls.
• Experience designing controls for critical HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex automation design teams and manage scopes.
• Mentor mechanical engineers on controls design.
• Lead design of HVAC controls systems.

Skills

Automation design

Programming logic

HVAC controls design

BMS/BCM/BAS systems

PLC/ALC programming

Effective communication

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or a related field

Tools

Johnson Controls/JCI

Siemens

Automated Logic

Honeywell

GE Control Systems

Schneider Electric

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Mechanical Controls Engineer in New York City, NY, to lead automation design for critical data center projects. The position emphasizes mentoring, engineering, and improving HVAC control systems, with responsibilities including programming, design reviews, and stakeholder communication.

This role requires a BA/BS in Engineering and 5–10+ years of related experience with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.