Mechanical Engineer 2 - Caroline County, VA

M.C. Dean; Bowling Green (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, at Modular Mission Critical in Virginia, seeks a mechanical engineer with 2+ years of project-based experience to design, specify, and coordinate HVAC systems for data centers and critical infrastructure.

The role requires strong knowledge of ASHRAE and SMACNA standards, experience with AutoCAD/Revit/BIM, and travel up to 25% for project assignments. A FE‑exam is favorable.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent.
• 2+ years of project-based experience in mechanical design/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ASHRAE Handbook and Standards is expected.
• Working knowledge of SMACNA Manuals and Standards is preferred.
• FE exam passed is favorable and beneficial for applicants.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
• Represent the Company in interactions with customers, contractors, suppliers and coordinate with project team members.
• Perform site surveys, calculations, equipment selection and system design for proposals and contracts.
• Develop sustainable designs for high performance HVAC distribution and building systems.
• Produce construction drawings and specifications aligned with contract requirements and codes.
• Address design, fabrication, construction, and commissioning issues as they arise.
• Develop system sequences of operations and project documentation.
• Participate in PITCO processes including system programming and testing.
• Coordinate design efforts across disciplines for project success.
• Support new product evaluations and recommendations.
• Travel up to 25% for short-term assignments as required.

Skills

ASHRAE Standards

SMACNA Standards

FE exam

Oral and written communication

Governmental site & data centersDesign

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

Job description

Overview

About Modular Mission Critical
Modular Mission Critical is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean's complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean's more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values — agility, expertise, and trust — we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment for employees to build long-term careers.

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and should meet eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Maintains design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects
• Represent the Company in interactions with customers, contractors, suppliers, and collaborate with other project team members
• Perform site survey, calculations, evaluations, equipment selection, equipment specification, system design, system layout for project proposal and contract execution
• Develop sustainable designs for high performance systems for air and hydronic distribution, central heating and cooling plants, and building management
• Produce construction contract drawings and specifications consistent with contract requirements and applicable industrial Codes and Standards
• Address mechanical design, fabrication, construction, and commissioning issues
• Develop system sequence of operations, compliance matrices, and other project support documentation
• Participate in Pre-Installation Testing and Checkout (PITCO) processes including system programming, integration testing, and equipment build outs
• Develop mechanical project scope and discipline coordination
• Participate in and ensure successful project construction, start up, and commissioning
• Participate in new product evaluations and recommendations
• Travel up to 25% of the time on short-term assignments depending on project requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent engineering degree
• 2+ years of project-based experience
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE Handbook and Standards
• Working knowledge of SMACNA Technical Manuals and Standards
• Favorable to have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Design experience with governmental sites, data centers, and building infrastructure

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Trane TRACE and/or Carrier HAP experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM experience
• LEED accreditation
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Certified Lighting & Efficiency Professional (CLEP)
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for extended periods
• Sitting for extended periods
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction
• Finger dexterity for keyboard usage
• Listen to and understand information presented verbally
• Communicate information clearly in speaking
• Read and understand information presented in writing
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible solutions
• Identify and understand the speech of another person