strategicmissioncritical

Senior Mechanical Engineer

El Paso, TX; Phoenix, AZ · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$300kDetected 64 days ago

AirflowExcelMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsRevitConstruction Management

About the role

Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable working autonomously in high pressure construction environments and has excellent communication skills including conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving.

Conduct daily job walks of in-progress construction, identify deviations from the contract documents at the earliest possible stage to permit speedy remediation, and be available to review conflicts and questions from contractors on a daily basis.
Complete partial and building punch walks in accordance with the contractor's construction schedule.
Perform and review airside and hydronic calculations for multiple mechanical systems.
Understand and be capable of creating detailed sequences of operations (SOO) for the mechanical systems they design.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of electrical systems in the context of coordinating mechanical design requirements.
Help direct work in the office to support the highest priority needs on site.
Mentor and train other engineers, designers and modelers to develop mechanical field knowledge base including lessons learned.
Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

4-year degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus.
Minimum 8 years of experience in HVAC design, construction, and/or commissioning.
Experience developing detailed mechanical calculations and use of calculation software is required.
Experience using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.
4-year degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus. 2-year degrees and MET degrees with work experience will be considered. Significant experience as a mechanical superintendent, owner's representative, or commissioning agent may be considered in lieu of education.
Experience in mechanical design for larger industrial and commercial buildings is preferred, with experience in mission critical design a strong plus.
Experience working across the entire construction process, from schematic design through construction administration, including review of submittals and shop drawings, and field work such as existing condition surveys, site observations, and punch lists.

Experience leading small mechanical teams and client interface experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of controls and monitoring systems for mechanical and electrical systems is a plus.
Experience using Autodesk Revit for drawing development is a plus.
Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
however unlicensed candidates with appropriate on-the-job experience are welcome to apply.

Base Compensation: $150,000-$300,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)
Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC.
All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.

Be present at the client job site daily except when taking PTO or holidays in accordance with SMC policies.

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