Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers

Location:

U.S. (Remote / Office‑Based - Major Data Center Hubs - up to the individual)

Sector:

Hyperscale / Mission‑Critical Engineering

Employment Type:

Permanent

A

global, top‑tier engineering consultancy

is growing its specialist

Data Center \& Mission Critical team

and is seeking a

Lead Mechanical Engineer

to support the delivery of complex, large‑scale data center projects across North America.

This position sits within a dedicated

data center hub

, delivering engineering solutions for hyperscale and colocation clients.

The Role

As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of

mechanical system design and technical leadership

for mission‑critical facilities. You’ll play a key role in shaping resilient, energy‑efficient cooling strategies while working closely with multidisciplinary teams on fast‑paced data center programs.

This is a senior, client‑facing position with influence across design quality, delivery, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for hyperscale and colocation data center projects
• Develop and review cooling strategies including air‑ and liquid‑based systems
• Design and oversee chilled water, DX, CRAH/CRAC, and heat‑rejection systems
• Ensure designs align with redundancy, reliability, and scalability requirements
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and structural disciplines
• Provide technical oversight, QA/QC, and peer reviews
• Support client meetings, proposals, and technical presentations
• Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level mechanical engineers

Required Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 8\+ years

experience in mission‑critical or data center engineering

• Strong understanding of

Tier III / Tier IV

data center design principles

• Experience delivering large‑scale, high‑availability facilities
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, local building codes, and industry best practices
• PE license or progressing toward licensure preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary and bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Clear long‑term career progression within a global consultancy
• Exposure to

industry‑leading hyperscale data center programs

• Flexible working and strong investment in professional development

Interested? Let’s Talk.

For further details or a private discussion:

T:

980‑213‑0348

E:

[email protected]