Mission-Critical Data Center Mechanical Engineer Remote-Ready

Woolpert; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,100 - 108,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Principal program: become owner of the

Flexible PTO

Career development

Health, life, vision, dental insurance

Paid sick time & retirement plan

Job summary

Woolpert seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead Mission Critical Data Center projects, oversee scope and schedule, and perform HVAC design work to ensure code compliance and high quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate has PE certification, a track record in building HVAC systems for diverse sectors, and strong communication skills. Travel to project sites or offices may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or MA/MS in related field with 3+ years related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• Experience with building HVAC system design for commercial, mixed‑use, healthcare, aviation, hospitality, and high‑rise.
• Experience designing sustainable building systems (LEED/Green Building Institute).
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities for internal and external relations.
• Experience with discipline software applications and calculation tools.
• Substantial experience designing in Autodesk Revit 3‑D modeling software and directing construction documents preparation.
• Experience conducting QA/QC and coordination of design documents between disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents.
• Proficient in MS Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, and MS Office.
• Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries from clients/regulators.
• Ability to write technical opinions and thought leadership content.
• Willing to travel to project sites or offices.

Responsibilities

• Design and support Mission Critical HVAC and mechanical systems for data centers (air‑cooled and liquid‑cooled).
• Perform cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, and airflow analysis.
• Model and analyze thermal performance across design scenarios.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate alternatives and redundancy strategies.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure code‑compliant, high‑quality deliverables.
• Develop and modify mechanical/plumbing drawings and plans.
• Present design concepts and solutions in reviews and meetings.
• Mentor staff and lead project coordination and training.

Skills

HVAC design

CFD modeling

Project leadership

Autodesk Revit

Technical communication

QA/QC

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Eng

PE license

Tools

CFD software

MS Teams/SharePoint

MS Office

Construction docs prep

Job description

Woolpert seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead Mission Critical Data Center projects, oversee scope and schedule, and perform HVAC design work to ensure code compliance and high quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate has PE certification, a track record in building HVAC systems for diverse sectors, and strong communication skills. Travel to project sites or offices may be required as needed.