Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission-Critical Data Centers

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

401K Match

Competitive Bonus

Benefits Package

Accelerated Career Growth

Hybrid/Remote Work

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 6-10+ years of experience in Mission Critical Data Center or Healthcare projects for NYC (Hybrid). You will lead design from concept through construction, mentor a team, and perform calculations, code compliance, and construction documents preparation.

Strong Revit/AutoCAD MEP skills and cross-disciplinary coordination are essential. The role offers a hybrid/remote work option, competitive base salary, bonus, and benefits as part of a Top

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (Required).
• 7-10+ years of Mechanical (HVAC) engineering and design experience; Plumbing and Fire Protection experience is a plus.
• EIT or PE License Desired
• Mission-critical project experience in Data Centers or Healthcare required.
• Strong understanding of cross-discipline project coordination within an A/E environment.
• Proven experience working on technically complex project types.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and interface effectively with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in presenting design options to internal teams, architects, and clients for review and evaluation.
• Capable of managing multiple design and construction projects simultaneously within a collaborative team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong time-management and budgeting skills for meeting project schedules and deliverables.
• Field experience with a solid understanding of construction methods, principles, and best practices.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD MEP 3D, Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, Procore, Prolog, and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical project design and development from concept through construction; serve as a senior technical engineer on assigned projects.
• Oversee, manage, and mentor mechanical engineering team members.
• Conduct engineering studies to assess existing systems and recommend solutions addressing performance improvements, energy goals, equipment replacement, end-of-life planning, spatial constraints, and project timelines.
• Perform engineering calculations, including load calculations, equipment selection, psychrometric analysis, pressure-loss calculations, duct sizing, fixture loading, energy analysis, and specification writing.
• Prepare comprehensive construction documents (drawings and specifications), addenda, bulletins, and transmittals.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and constructability enhancements for internal and third-party-designed projects.
• Attend and participate in design and construction meetings; coordinate with architects, clients, project managers, and other trades throughout all project phases.
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, contractor inquiries, and design-change requests; issue formal responses and approvals as needed.
• Conduct field surveys, site assessments, construction observations, punch lists, and data collection at project sites.
• Ensure compliance with International, National, State, and Local Codes, including NYC Mechanical, Building, Energy Conservation, Fire Protection Codes, NFPA standards, and all applicable rules and regulations.
• Complete all code-required energy compliance documentation, LEED calculations, and associated certifications.

Skills

HVAC design

Cross-discipline coordination

Client interface

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD MEP 3D

Navisworks

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Prolog

MS Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 6-10+ years of experience in Mission Critical Data Center or Healthcare projects for NYC (Hybrid). You will lead design from concept through construction, mentor a team, and perform calculations, code compliance, and construction documents preparation.

Strong Revit/AutoCAD MEP skills and cross-disciplinary coordination are essential. The role offers a hybrid/remote work option, competitive base salary, bonus, and benefits as part of a Top