Senior Mechanical Engineer - Owner's Representative - Data Center

Olsson; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Career development paths

Bonus system based on performance

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Owner's Representative for large-scale data center projects in Lincoln, Nebraska. You will provide on-site technical leadership, review designs, and ensure systems are installed, tested, and handed over per specifications.

Responsibilities include field inspections, constructability reviews, and resolving RFIs/change orders while collaborating with design consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure reliability and readiness across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of experience on large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, piping and related mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing designs, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical designs and submittals and support constructability reviews.
• Perform field inspections and monitor installation quality.
• Resolve technical issues and coordinate with consultants, contractors and commissioning teams.
• Evaluate RFIs and change orders to protect project scope and performance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Owner's Representative - Data Center

Lincoln, NE

Job Description

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Owner's Representative, you will provide on‑site technical leadership for large‑scale data center projects in Lincoln, Nebraska. Serving as the owner's engineering representative, you will work closely with design consultants, contractors, commissioning teams, and project stakeholders to ensure mechanical systems are designed, installed, tested, and turned over in accordance with project requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing mechanical designs and submittals, conducting field inspections, supporting constructability reviews, resolving technical issues, evaluating RFIs and change orders. This role requires strong field presence and the ability to ensure quality, reliability, and operational readiness throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience supporting large commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, or data center projects
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, piping, and related mechanical infrastructure
• Experience reviewing designs, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and technical leadership skills
• Data center or mission‑critical facility experience preferred

Location Requirement

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Benefits

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.