Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

SSOE; Midland (MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SSOE is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical engineering for high-performance data centers. The role requires coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and quality standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12 years of data center design experience. Work options include hybrid or fully remote schedules, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of mechanical engineering experience with data center design.
• Knowledge of local building codes and international standards.
• Valid driver's license and passport for travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering for data centers.
• Create technical plans and oversee technical performance.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC design

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

Job Locations: Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Columbia, SC; Columbus, OH; Huntsville, AL; Midland, MI; Lima, OH; Nashville, TN; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; and additional locations.

Job Type: Full Time

Overview: Lead mechanical engineering for high‑performance data center and AI factory design. Coordinate a multi‑disciplinary team across multiple sites, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the mechanical discipline project lead on multi‑location data center projects.
• Oversee technical performance of the team for contracted scope, schedule, and budget.
• Create technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models for piping, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including clean/dry rooms.
• Maintain communication with project team members and clients.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Use engineering and design software to perform tasks.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Perform quality reviews to ensure conformance to codes, specifications, and best practices.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, or professional services.
• Meet with contractors to discuss technical aspects of design and construction.
• Conduct field verification and site walks to validate and resolve design issues.
• Resolve design issues on site during construction.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to less experienced staff.
• Participate in proposal preparation and staffing plans.
• Travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to register in additional states.
• Minimum 12 years of mechanical engineering experience with data center design required.
• Experience with HVAC, chilled water, air handling, hot/cold aisle containment, utility piping, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of local building codes and international standards.
• Experience working with Revit.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport for occasional international travel.

Benefits

• Hybrid or fully remote work schedule.
• Competitive salary: $130k–$170k per year (location dependent).
• Annual target bonus and incentive program.
• Ownership opportunities; company‑owned.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development and training.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Supportive culture with continuous learning and career advancement.