Senior Mechanical Engineer

Metric DCX; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) matching

Professional development

Large-scale project exposure

Remote Fridays (half-day)

Job summary

Metric DCX in Dallas is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design across mission-critical data center projects. You will coordinate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex mechanical systems on time and within budget.

The role requires a PE license, 8+ years of MEP consulting experience, strong AutoCAD and Revit skills, and a proven ability to guide junior engineers while driving technical excellence in large-scale deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of experience within MEP consulting engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design across mission-critical projects.
• Develop mechanical system designs, technical specifications, calculations and layouts.
• Establish design standards, specifications and engineering criteria.
• Oversee technical reports, system evaluations and design documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Supervise construction administration activities, including RFIs, field reports and technical reviews.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.
• Support project delivery, quality assurance and engineering best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coordination

MEP design

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licence

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an established engineering consultancy specialising in mission-critical and data center infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, large-scale engineering projects, taking a leading role in mechanical design, technical coordination and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design across a range of mission-critical projects.


• Develop mechanical system designs, technical specifications, calculations and layouts.


• Establish design standards, specifications and engineering criteria.


• Oversee technical reports, system evaluations and design documentation.


• Coordinate with architects, contractors, clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Supervise construction administration activities, including RFIs, field reports and technical reviews.


• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.


• Support project delivery, quality assurance and engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.


• 8+ years of experience within MEP consulting engineering.


• Professional Engineer (PE) licence - essential.


• 3+ years of supervisory experience.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.


• Experience working on Data Center / Mission Critical projects.


• Strong understanding of mechanical building systems and multidisciplinary coordination.


• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex engineering deliverables.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.


• 401(k) with employer matching.


• Professional development and career progression opportunities.


• Exposure to technically challenging, large-scale projects.


• Flexible working arrangements, including half-day remote Fridays.


• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.