VP, Data Center Mechanical Engineering

Tetra Tech; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 200.000 - 250.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Vice President, Data Center Mechanical Engineering at Tetra Tech will lead mechanical systems design and guide mission-critical facilities from strategy to delivery. You will shape engineering standards, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and drive client-focused solutions for hyperscale and campus-scale data center projects.

Join a leadership-driven practice that emphasizes energy efficiency, innovative cooling technologies, and growth of the data center portfolio while collaborating across

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Experience leading mechanical design for data centers, central plants, or high-density facilities.
• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or multi-building data center campuses.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling, plumbing, fire protection coordination, and energy efficiency.
• Proficiency with basis-of-design development and coordination with owners, contractors, and designers.
• Familiarity with building and mechanical codes, ASHRAE guidance.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Aufgaben

• Lead data center mechanical engineering strategy with a focus on technical excellence, market growth, client service, and profitable project delivery.
• Serve as a mechanical engineering subject matter expert for data center projects, pursuits, and other client engagements.
• Provide leadership for mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and cooling infrastructure design for mission-critical facilities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technical teams across mechanical engineering and related disciplines by establishing clear technical standards, supporting career growth, developing future leaders, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work.
• Support the development and refinement of basis-of-design standards, including traditional air-cooled systems and liquid-cooled environments.
• Lead or advise on large-scale hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and campus-style data center projects.
• Partner with market sector, operations, and technical leaders to grow Tetra Tech’s data center portfolio and expand client relationships.
• Support business development activities, including client meetings, capture strategy, proposal development, interviews, and go/no-go evaluations.
• Provide senior technical review and quality assurance for design documents, specifications, calculations, studies, and engineering deliverables.
• Guide teams through concept design, construction documentation, permitting, construction administration, commissioning support, and project closeout.
• Collaborate with architects, electrical engineers, structural engineers, civil engineers, environmental specialists, contractors, equipment vendors, and owner representatives.
• Evaluate and apply innovative technologies related to high-density computing, heat rejection, liquid cooling, energy efficiency, water use, modular infrastructure, and resilient operations.
• Support resource planning, staffing strategies, risk management, contract review, and financial performance for data center work.
• Represent Tetra Tech in industry organizations, client events, conferences, technical forums, and thought leadership opportunities

Kenntnisse

Mechanical leadership

Data center experience

Client-facing communication

Team leadership

Business development support

Budget & schedule management

Codes & standards knowledge

Design coordination platforms

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The Vice President, Data Center Mechanical Engineering at Tetra Tech will lead mechanical systems design and guide mission-critical facilities from strategy to delivery. You will shape engineering standards, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and drive client-focused solutions for hyperscale and campus-scale data center projects.

Join a leadership-driven practice that emphasizes energy efficiency, innovative cooling technologies, and growth of the data center portfolio while collaborating across