VP, Data Center Mechanical Engineering & Strategy

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive and market-competitive+

Merit-based financial rewards

Flexibility and life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Data Center Mechanical Engineering in the United States.

This senior role leads mechanical infrastructure, cooling, and high-performance building systems for mission-critical facilities, shaping strategy and delivery. The position emphasizes leadership of multidisciplinary teams,client relationships, and market growth, with potential travel and a hybrid work arrangement across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PE licensure is required.
• 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, with mission-critical focus.
• Experience leading mechanical design for data centers or large-scale facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling, plumbing, fire protection coordination.
• Proficiency with basis-of-design development for data center facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering strategy for data center projects and client engagements.
• Provide leadership for mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and cooling design.
• Mentor high-performing technical teams across disciplines.
• Support basis-of-design standards and development for data center facilities.
• Lead or advise on hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects.
• Collaborate with owners, contractors, architects, and engineers to ensure quality delivery.
• Support business development, capture strategy, and project proposals.
• Ensure technical quality, budgets, and schedules are managed.

Skills

Mechanical engineering leadership

Data center experience

Mission-critical facilities

Client-facing communication

Mentoring teams

Business development support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Data Center Mechanical Engineering in the United States.

This senior role leads mechanical infrastructure, cooling, and high-performance building systems for mission-critical facilities, shaping strategy and delivery. The position emphasizes leadership of multidisciplinary teams,client relationships, and market growth, with potential travel and a hybrid work arrangement across offices.