Mission-Critical Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Data Centers) to join our Mission-Critical team in Knoxville, TN. You will design energy-efficient mechanical, HVAC, and utility systems for complex data centers, focusing on reliability and uptime.

This role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration across disciplines, and a stake in advancing mission-critical infrastructure. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to growing Barge’s Data Center practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering with emphasis on data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment, design codes, and standards.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly with diverse audiences.
• Experience with Revit a plus.
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices and energy-efficient systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project team members, client representatives, and review agencies to provide a comprehensive project design.
• Develops design criteria for air and water side of building mechanical systems.
• Calculates heating, cooling, and ventilation loads.
• Utilizes industry standards and best practices to optimize mission-critical system performance.
• Leads technical mechanical design portions of a project in a multi-discipline environment.
• Develops concepts, studies, and narratives to help clients understand options available to meet project requirements.
• Selects equipment and designs code-compliant mechanical systems to achieve client objectives related to uptime and reliability of mission-critical facilities.
• Oversees installation of systems to ensure functionality and compliance with design intent.
• Participates in project site visits.
• Mentors, directs, and oversees work of junior staff and designers.
• Participates in the strategy, growth, and development of Barge’s Mission-Critical sector.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Data centers

Leadership

Revit

Sustainable design

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Revit

Job description

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Data Centers) to join our Mission-Critical team in Knoxville, TN. You will design energy-efficient mechanical, HVAC, and utility systems for complex data centers, focusing on reliability and uptime.

This role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration across disciplines, and a stake in advancing mission-critical infrastructure. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to growing Barge’s Data Center practice.