Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centers

Blue Signal Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Broad project involvement

Stakeholder collaboration

Senior-level mentorship

Data center projects exposure

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design for data centers and mission-critical facilities in Columbus, OH. The role combines hands-on engineering with project leadership from concept through construction and handover.

You will design HVAC systems, support on-site installation, mentor junior staff, and interact with owners, contractors, and project teams to ensure performance, reliability, and code compliance.

Qualifications

• BSME required.
• 10+ years of consulting engineering or HVAC construction experience with substantial commercial/industrial HVAC design responsibilities.
• Hands-on design background with chillers, rooftop units, piping networks, and ductwork.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office, MS Project, and Trane Tracer.
• Knowledge of HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and building codes including ASHRAE and NFPA guidance.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or data center mechanical infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with schedule, budget, and design quality in mind.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills when working with owners, contractors, and project teams.
• PE license and active NCEES record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for mission-critical and data center projects from concepts through construction support and delivery.
• Design commercial/industrial HVAC systems including chilled-water systems, rooftops, piping, ductwork, and air distribution.
• Develop load calculations, equipment selections, drawings, specs, and bid-ready design packages for complex systems.
• Collaborate with owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and coordinate requirements.
• Provide on-site construction support including installation reviews, meetings, change evaluation, and field coordination.
• Manage multiple projects aligning scope, schedule, budget, and design quality with client expectations.
• Mentor engineers, perform technical reviews, and uphold high standards for accuracy and constructability.
• Prepare estimates and proposals applying mechanical/building standards using AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and Trane Tracer.

Skills

HVAC system design

Project leadership

On-site construction support

Client communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Project

Trane Tracer

MS Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer — Data Centers

Location: On-site in Columbus, OH

Our client is seeking an accomplished mechanical engineering professional to help shape reliable, high-performance infrastructure for demanding data center and mission-critical environments. This is a hands‑on technical leadership opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning complex projects, solving challenging HVAC problems, and staying connected to construction through implementation. The successful candidate will have meaningful influence over mechanical design decisions, project execution, and the development of engineering teams while working on facilities where cooling performance, resiliency, and uptime are essential. The source role includes responsibility spanning engineering design, construction support, project leadership, and customer interaction.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Broad project involvement from early design and engineering through construction and final delivery.
• Direct collaboration with facility owners, contractors, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• A visible senior‑level position with opportunities to mentor engineering talent and influence design quality.
• Exposure to challenging commercial, industrial, and data center projects requiring practical, performance‑focused engineering.

Focus:

• Lead mechanical design for mission‑critical and data center projects from early concepts through construction support and final delivery.
• Design commercial and industrial HVAC systems, including chilled‑water systems, rooftop equipment, hydronic piping, ductwork, and air distribution.
• Develop load calculations, equipment selections, drawings, specifications, and bid‑ready design packages for complex mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and coordinate project requirements.
• Provide on‑site construction support, including installation reviews, project meetings, change evaluation, and field coordination.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining alignment with scope, schedule, budget, design quality, and client expectations.
• Mentor engineers and designers, perform technical reviews, and promote high standards for accuracy, constructability, and engineering performance.
• Prepare project estimates and proposals while applying relevant mechanical and building standards and utilizing tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, and Trane Tracer.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required.
• 10 or more years of consulting engineering or HVAC construction experience, including substantial commercial or industrial HVAC system design responsibilities.
• Hands‑on design background with chillers, rooftop units, piping networks, and ductwork required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Trane Tracer required.
• Working knowledge of applicable HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and building codes and standards, including ASHRAE and NFPA guidance.
• Experience supporting mission‑critical or data center mechanical infrastructure is strongly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engineering and construction priorities while maintaining attention to schedule, budget, and design quality.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving capabilities, particularly when working directly with owners, contractors, and technical project teams.
• A PE license and active NCEES record are preferred.