Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Center

Olsson; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) match

Career development with tailored paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Full-time traditional benefits package

Performance-based bonus system

Job summary

Olsson in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to act as a technical leader for major technology companies and mission-critical clients. You will guide mechanical design and lead project teams, ensuring quality across all deliverables.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience, licensed as a Professional Engineer, with a strong background in data centers and large-scale infrastructure.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career development paths, and positive community impact.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Data center experience preferred.
• Central utility or large-scale infrastructure experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and guide mechanical design from concept through execution.
• Oversee technical documentation and ensure quality across all deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead projects

Mentoring engineers

Troubleshooting complex issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Description

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and trusted partner to some of the world’s largest technology companies and mission‑critical clients. You’ll lead the delivery of complex, high‑impact projects—guiding mechanical design from concept through execution while ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and performance.

In this role, you will lead project teams, provide direction across disciplines, and take ownership of the most complex design challenges—performing advanced calculations, overseeing technical documentation, and ensuring quality across all deliverables. Your expertise will be critical in driving solutions for large‑scale infrastructure projects, including data centers and central utility systems.

Beyond project delivery, you will play a key role in mentoring and developing engineers across the team, elevating technical capability, and influencing best practices. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, internal leaders, and cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that support high‑demand environments.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to lead client and team interactions
• Proven experience leading complex projects and engineering teams
• Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and hands‑on technical expert
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Data Center experience (preferred)
• Central utility or large‑scale infrastructure experience (preferred)
• Revit experience (preferred)
• Strong track record of mentoring engineers and elevating team performance
• Expertise in troubleshooting complex issues and driving effective solutions

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Career development with tailored paths
• Flexible work arrangements (possibility)
• Positive community impact through work
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Full‑time traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.)
• Opportunity to participate in a performance‑based bonus system

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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