Director Mechanical Engineering – Technical Delivery

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the design and technical execution of mechanical systems engineering for mission-critical projects.

• Contribute to innovation and campus master planning to ensure facilities remain cost-efficient and energy-conscious.

• Approve contract documentation created by external design consultants while ensuring designs adhere to schedule and budget constraints.

• Provide engineering expertise for projects, operations, and systems within existing facilities.

• Draft and manage equipment specifications for owner-furnished, contractor-installed mechanical systems and equipment.

• Assist procurement with vendor submittal evaluations, approvals, and factory witness testing.

• Preserve the existing basis of design and aid in the creation of new design documents to meet business requirements.

• Suggest and execute technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and costs.

• Establish and uphold engineering and design standards, policies, and security protocols.

• Stay updated on trends related to data center engineering and design.

• Travel 25–30% domestically.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.

• At least 5 years in Data Center and Mission Critical environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Proficient in IT cooling methods, including air cooling and direct-to-chip liquid cooling, along with mechanical cooling controls.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD.

• Competence in Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Strong communication skills suited for a professional work environment.

• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license suitable for the position and be qualified to operate a motor vehicle, where on-site presence or travel between work locations is a critical function.

• Capability to perform physical tasks such as walking, standing, stooping, twisting, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, and navigating construction terrain.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on occasion.

• Competence in driving between job sites and accessing active construction zones, elevated platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.

• Capacity to endure outdoor weather conditions, dust, construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.

• Proficient in using required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.

• Adequate visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signs.

• Mechanical PE license preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off.

• Relocation assistance.