Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical)

Thomas Young Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is expanding its Raleigh office and seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead technically demanding projects in mission critical and hyperscale data centers. You will mentor engineers, oversee HVAC and plumbing systems, and ensure designs meet codes and standards.

You will review calculations, coordinate with electrical teams, and provide technical direction throughout project delivery, while helping grow the local mechanical engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering or design experience preferred.
• Advanced Revit skills and experience with mechanical design and analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for mission critical and data center projects.
• Design HVAC, plumbing and mechanical building systems.
• Review construction documents, RFIs and submittals; coordinate with other disciplines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

CFD software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mission Critical)

About the company:

Joining a new office at an early stage gives you the chance to make a real impact. This growing MEP consultancy has built a strong reputation in the mission critical and hyperscale data center market and is now expanding its presence into Raleigh.

You'll join with a strong pipeline of work already behind the business. As one of the senior engineers in the new team, you'll have the opportunity to lead technically demanding projects while mentoring engineers and helping shape how the Raleigh office develops.

What you'll be doing:

Lead mechanical design for mission critical and data center projects

Design HVAC, plumbing and mechanical building systems

Oversee equipment selection and system sizing

Provide technical guidance across controls and fire protection

Complete and review engineering calculations and analysis

Ensure designs meet relevant codes and technical standards

Review construction documents, RFIs and submittals

Coordinate with electrical and other engineering disciplines

Provide technical direction throughout project delivery

Mentor junior engineers as the local team grows

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

8+ years of mechanical engineering or design experience preferred

Strong HVAC and mechanical systems design experience

Experience with plumbing systems and multidisciplinary coordination

Data center or mission critical experience is highly desirable

Healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical or industrial experience will also be considered

Advanced Revit skills

Experience with mechanical design and analysis software

CFD experience would be an advantage

PE license required or strongly preferred

Strong leadership and communication skills

More reasons to apply:

Join a brand new Raleigh office at the beginning of its growth

Take on immediate technical and leadership responsibility

Work on major hyperscale data center projects

Help build and mentor the local mechanical engineering team

Deliver complex cooling systems where performance and reliability are critical

Strong project pipeline backed by an established MEP consultancy

Excellent compensation for experienced engineers

Clear opportunity to grow your responsibility as the Raleigh office expands