Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers (On-Site)

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

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.