Mission-Critical Mechanical Design Leader – Data Center

DLR Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Flexible Fridays

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader to guide mechanical design for critical facilities, manage a dedicated engineering team, and deliver construction documents using Revit MEP. You will partner with cross‑discipline teams to create optimized, integrated building systems.

The role requires extensive experience in data centers, leadership capabilities, and strong client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer status is preferred.
• 15+ years as a mechanical engineer with HVAC, central plants, plumbing, and fire suppression experience.
• 5+ years of design experience related to data centers.
• Strong communication with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of mechanical systems for Mission Critical buildings.
• Manage a mechanical engineering team to produce construction documents.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for integrated building designs.
• Schedule and document meetings with staff and clients.
• Support business development through RFPs and project interviews.
• Maintain leading workplace practices within the team and unit culture.
• Develop mechanical designs from concept through construction with calculations and reports.
• Quality control of mechanical plans and specifications.
• Direct or coordinate vendors and consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Data center design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Mechanical Engineer

Tools

Autodesk Revit MEP

BIM workflow

Job description

DLR Group is seeking a Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader to guide mechanical design for critical facilities, manage a dedicated engineering team, and deliver construction documents using Revit MEP. You will partner with cross‑discipline teams to create optimized, integrated building systems.

The role requires extensive experience in data centers, leadership capabilities, and strong client-facing communication.