Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Systems

EXP Services Inc.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

EXP in Chicago is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Mission Critical & Data Center team. You will lead mechanical design and project management across multiple data-center projects, ensuring schedule and quality commitments are met.

You bring 15+ years of experience, a PE license, and a degreed engineering background. This on-site role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with MEP/Arch/Struct, and delivering reliable, energy-efficient systems.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of project management and mechanical design experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Must be a degreed engineer.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Preferred experience includes data center, mission critical and/or telecom industries.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project management and mechanical design for data center projects.
  • Mentor Designer staff and ensure design quality and exp standards.
  • Coordinate with MEP/Arch/Struct and clients to meet milestones.

Skills

CAD
Calculations
Codes
Equipment selection
Leadership
Mentoring

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

EXP in Chicago is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Mission Critical & Data Center team. You will lead mechanical design and project management across multiple data-center projects, ensuring schedule and quality commitments are met.

You bring 15+ years of experience, a PE license, and a degreed engineering background. This on-site role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with MEP/Arch/Struct, and delivering reliable, energy-efficient systems.

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