Mechanical Project Engineer - Data Center

Olsson; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Traditional benefits package (health care, dental, etc.)

Bonus system based on performance

Job summary

A leading design firm in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Project Mechanical Engineer to manage and lead significant data center projects. The role involves preparing design documents, coordinating with teams, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of mechanical engineering experience, proficiency in Revit, and strong leadership abilities. The position offers a competitive 401(k) match, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including health care and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related mechanical engineering experience required.
• Must be a registered professional engineer.
• Previous experience managing employees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning and design documents for large projects.
• Lead design engineer on complex engineering projects.
• Coordinate with teams, clients, and other consultants.

Skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for some of the largest and most forward‑thinking and desirable companies in the world to work for. The large hyperscale data center campuses we design throughout the U.S. will give you the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex engineering‑driven projects being built today. Our clients are relationship based and truly value the work we do for them, affording us the opportunity to contribute to society’s technological and connected community through the design of the critical infrastructure that is the foundation of these projects.

As a Project Mechanical Engineer on our Data Center team, you will be a part of the firm’s largest and most complex projects. You will serve as a project manager on some projects and lead design engineer on others. A typical day includes preparing planning and design documents, processing design calculations, and developing and maintaining team and client standards. You may lead quality assurance/quality control and act as an advisor on complex projects. You will also coordinate with other Olsson teams, professional staff, technical staff, clients, and other consultants.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• 6+ years of related mechanical engineering experience required
• Project management experience preferred
• Proficient in Revit
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Strong communication skills
• Must be a registered professional engineer
• Previous experience managing employees preferred

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.