Senior Mechanical Engineer

Gilder Search Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Generous PTO

Paid company holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of mission-critical facilities. This role involves ensuring successful delivery of engineering solutions for projects such as data centers and advanced manufacturing plants.

With 8+ years of experience preferred, candidates should have a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, leadership skills, and proficiency in mechanical design software. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a discretionary annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years on data center projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• Strong experience with mechanical systems, plumbing and fire protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design for critical facilities.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Develop and present reports and documentation to clients.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Technical expertise

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Trane Trace

Carrier HAP

Ansys Fluent

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the mechanical design of projects, provide technical expertise, and ensure the successful delivery of engineering solutions for mission‑critical facilities, including data centers, advanced manufacturing plants, and other high‑availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design for mission‑critical facilities, including data centers, advanced manufacturing plants, and other high‑availability environments.
• Perform detailed calculations and analyses, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and best practices.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources while coordinating with other disciplines.
• Review and approve mechanical drawings, specifications, and submittals for quality and accuracy.
• Delegate tasks to engineers and other team members, oversee their progress, and provide technical guidance, mentorship and training.
• Develop and present detailed reports and design documentation to clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, schedule, and deliverables, ensuring client expectations are met.
• Manage and track project changes and ensure adherence to project goals, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Support the business development team in pursuing new projects by providing input on RFPs and presentations, attending client interviews, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee construction administration activities, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and field observations.
• Develop strong client relationships and effectively communicate project requirements, updates, and challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and new software tools to improve design processes and results.

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET institution required.
• 8+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 3 years focused on data center projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred; highly experienced unlicensed candidates with strong mission‑critical design backgrounds are welcome.
• Strong experience in mechanical systems with working knowledge of plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical design and production software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, or similar tools). Familiarity with CFD modeling software such as Ansys Fluent, Cadence Reality, or similar is a plus.
• Experience with building codes and standards (ICC series, ASHRAE, NFPA, etc.) and local/regional codes and regulations.
• Experience working in a design‑build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction workflows and their relationship to design.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more.

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location.