Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical (Remote)

Strategic Mission Critical; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour work week

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Licensing cost reimbursement

Life and long-term disability

401(k) with safe harbor

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design for mission-critical data center projects. The role requires driving concept discussions, creating design plans, and coordinating with electrical, telecom, fire protection, and architectural teams.

You will mentor engineers, develop design standards, and uphold quality control while interfacing with clients to meet project deadlines. Hybrid remote work will transition to offices in key markets.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in mechanical or architectural engineering or equivalent.
• HVAC design experience of 8+ years, especially with Revit.
• Experience in electrical design for large industrial/commercial facilities; mission-critical design a plus.
• Proficiency with detailed mechanical calculations and calculation software.
• Experience across schematic design to construction administration, submittals, field work.
• Experience leading mechanical design teams and interfacing with clients.
• Strong knowledge of controls/monitoring for mechanical/electrical systems.
• Experience with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• PE license preferred; unlicensed candidates with appropriate on-the-job experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute mechanical design for mission-critical projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary leads and clients to meet deadlines.
• Produce detailed design documents using Revit.
• Perform airside and hydronic calculations; develop flow diagrams.
• Specify HVAC equipment and control sequences of operations.
• Lead and mentor engineers, designers, and modelers across projects.
• Ensure coordination with electrical, plumbing, and other disciplines.
• Travel 10–20% as required; maintain organized project delivery.

Skills

HVAC design

Leadership

Project coordination

Client interfacing

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Calculation software

Job description

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design for mission-critical data center projects. The role requires driving concept discussions, creating design plans, and coordinating with electrical, telecom, fire protection, and architectural teams.

You will mentor engineers, develop design standards, and uphold quality control while interfacing with clients to meet project deadlines. Hybrid remote work will transition to offices in key markets.