Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in New York.
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our mission-critical data center engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design, modeling, and coordination of complex mechanical systems for hyperscale and AI-driven data centers across the United States. Your expertise will cover HVAC, piping, plumbing, cooling towers, chilled water systems, and other high-performance infrastructure that supports some of the largest technology clients in the world.
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing all phases of mechanical engineering design and execution - from developing calculations and technical documentation, to leading BIM coordination and supervising on-site construction activities. You will ensure that all systems meet the highest standards of efficiency, sustainability, safety, and compliance with codes and client requirements.
If you are a driven, detail-oriented engineer with a passion for innovation and collaboration, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of world-class, energy-efficient data center facilities.
What We Offer:
• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company
• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive management and a dynamic team environment
• Career growth potential
• Competitive salary
• Competitive benefits package: Health insurance (Medical, HSA & FSA, Dental, Vision), Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, many other benefits, including PTO.
• Opportunity to participate in company’s retirement plan
• Stock ownership / synthetic equity options
What You Will Do:
• Lead mechanical engineering design activities on major projects in the United States.
• Design, model, and simulate mechanical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers, including HVAC, piping, plumbing, cooling towers, chilled water systems, and boilers.
• Prepare engineering calculations and detailed mechanical drawings.
• Design highly energy-efficient and sustainable systems.
• Create technical documentation for project execution, including design criteria and specifications.
• Ensure project requirements are met in terms of scope, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to coordinate BIM models and resolve conflicts.
• Review shop drawings for compliance with engineering codes and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain project scope documentation and revisions
• Utilize BIM tools for virtual construction of mechanical systems and
coordination with other disciplines.
• Manage and coordinate projects, including on-site supervision.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Support construction administration
• Utilize laser scanning technology to document installation states.
What We Expect:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience with data center projects or other large-scale industrial projects is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in BIM software (Autodesk Revit), CAD tools, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software preferred
• Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with mechanical codes and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management abilities, including the coordination and supervision of on-site activities.
• Must hold a current Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state
• Good project and client leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to client sites.
• Ability to work from home
• Authorization to work in the United States.
Why Join Us?
• Work on cutting-edge data center projects in a fast-growing industry.
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading professionals and firms.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to diverse technologies and experiences. This ranges from designing energy efficient facilities, site supervision for multi-million-dollar facilities, to the production of digital twins, drawings, three-dimensional building modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and the development of custom controls software.
Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas O’Brien - a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O'Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.
Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.
We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their relevant experience.
Join our team at Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!
For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and Salas O'Brien