Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Data Center (Remote)

National Design Build Services LLC; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National Design Build Services (NDBS) is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive mechanical design for data centers and large industrial facilities. You will translate owner requirements into HVAC, refrigeration and piping systems, from concept through IFC documents, and support construction with submittals and commissioning.

Remote work is possible with site presence as needed. This role leads a team or works independently, coordinating with preconstruction, GCs and trade partners, using Procore and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical preferred).
• 8+ years HVAC/R design experience, including data centers, mission-critical or large industrial facilities.
• PE license, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Hands-on experience with chilled water, hydronic and process piping design.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, International Codes, NFPA, and ASME piping codes.
• Ability to meet deadlines while juggling several projects and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete engineering deliverable, from basis of design and P&IDs through milestone design reviews, IFC drawings and turnover documents.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary scope across mechanical, plumbing, structural, electrical, civil and controls.
• Manage engineering scope, fees and budgets: proposals, track hours, and price changes.
• Work with controls partners on PLC logic, Building Management Systems and sequences of operation.
• Lead client and design coordination meetings, respond to RFIs, maintain trackers and ensure quality.
• Mentor and review the work of junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Budget management

Design coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical preferred)

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

National Design Build Services (NDBS) is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive mechanical design for data centers and large industrial facilities. You will translate owner requirements into HVAC, refrigeration and piping systems, from concept through IFC documents, and support construction with submittals and commissioning.

Remote work is possible with site presence as needed. This role leads a team or works independently, coordinating with preconstruction, GCs and trade partners, using Procore and