MEP Engineering Manager - Hyperscale Data Center (Mechanical Systems)

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit in Lone Tree, Colorado, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead mechanical systems design for hyperscale data centers. This role requires extensive experience managing engineering teams and coordinating with clients during initial design phases.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with 10-15 years of relevant experience, especially in mission-critical projects.

Join Kiewit for competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in engineering, design, or project delivery.
• 3+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical projects.
• PE license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineering Manager for mechanical systems on hyperscale data center projects.
• Lead coordination and oversight of third-party engineering firms delivering MEP designs.
• Partner with clients during early schematic and concept design phases.

Skills

Chilled water systems

HVAC design and air-side systems

Cooling plants / cooling towers

Piping systems for large-scale facilities

Building Automation BMS and EPMS

Third-party engineering firms management

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 181245

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead mechanical system design and third-party engineering coordination on hyperscale data center campuses (1GW+). This role is ideal for a client-facing leader with both engineering and project management experience, capable of guiding projects from early schematic design through execution. You will serve as a key interface between Kiewit, clients, and external engineering partners—ensuring mechanical systems are designed, coordinated, and delivered to meet the scale, reliability, and performance demands of mission-critical infrastructure. The focus of this role is on MEP systems, with heavy emphasis on:

• Chilled water systems
• Cooling plants and cooling water infrastructure
• HVAC systems and air-side design
• Large-scale piping systems
• Building Automation BMS and EPMS

You will play a critical role in shaping solutions for some of the most complex AI and hyperscale data center developments in North America, operating at gigawatt-scale capacity.

Why Kiewit

• Work directly with clients during early design and solutioning phases—not just execution
• Lead delivery on 1GW+ hyperscale campuses supporting AI and cloud infrastructure
• Be part of an integrated EPC model that brings engineering and construction together
• Join an employee-owned company where you have true ownership in outcomes
• Collaborate with industry leaders across power, industrial, and mission-critical markets

At Kiewit, you won’t just review designs—you’ll help define them, influence strategy, and deliver infrastructure at a scale few organizations can match.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service engineering organization serving the infrastructure, energy, and industrial markets. With over 3,700 engineers and design professionals, we deliver construction-driven engineering rooted in safety, constructability, and execution excellence.

Our Industrial & Water Engineering group supports projects across:

• Data Centers & Mission Critical Facilities
• Advanced Manufacturing (Semiconductor, Battery, etc.)
• Energy & Power Infrastructure
• Industrial Water & Process Facilities

We specialize in EPC and design-build delivery, allowing our teams to influence projects from concept through completion.

Location

This role offers flexibility in location with a preference for candidates based in or near:

• Lenexa, KS
• Lone Tree, CO
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX

Candidates must be open to traveling to project sites across North America to support client engagement and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineering Manager for mechanical systems on hyperscale data center projects
• Lead coordination and oversight of third-party engineering firms delivering MEP designs
• Partner with clients during early schematic and concept design phases to develop solution-driven system approaches
• Manage and influence design for chilled water plants, cooling systems, HVAC, and piping infrastructure
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability (N+1 / 2N), scalability, and constructability requirements
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to internal and external engineering teams
• Collaborate with project management, construction, and estimating teams to align design with execution strategy and cost targets
• Review designs, specifications, and submittals to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements
• Support vendor and equipment selection for major mechanical systems
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal leadership teams
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or related discipline
• 10–15+ years of experience in engineering, design, or project delivery
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical projects
• Experience supporting hyperscale (100MW–1GW+) data center campuses strongly preferred
• Background in client-side, owner’s rep, or consulting engineering roles highly valued

Strong expertise in

• Chilled water systems
• Cooling plants / cooling towers
• HVAC design and air-side systems
• Piping systems for large-scale facilities
• Building Automation BMS and EPMS
• Experience managing or coordinating third-party engineering firms and design teams
• Strong understanding of MEP systems in high-reliability environments
• Ability to influence design decisions during early project phases (schematic/design development)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate at all levels
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost, constructability, and schedule impacts
• PE license is a plus

Ideal Backgrounds

• Candidates may come from roles such as:
• Engineering Manager
• Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer
• Project Manager (MEP / Mission Critical)
• Owner’s Representative (Data Center / Industrial)
• Experience with firms such as consulting A/E firms, design-build contractors, or client-side organizations is highly relevant.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $120,000/yr - $160,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 06/22/2026 - 09/01/2026

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.