On-Site Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Job Opening: On-site Mechanical Engineer (Senior Level)

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. 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.

With a rapidly expanding market and the AI adoption driving huge growth in the data center market, SMC is at the forefront of industry growth. We offer not just jobs, but career paths that reward innovation and expertise. If you want to work alongside highly skilled professionals with years of mission critical experience, then we want you to be part of our team, a team that works on major projects for top-tier data center providers. Your work will ensure the resilience and efficiency of data infrastructure that millions depend on.

SMC is actively looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the El Paso area to provide on-site oversight of large-scale data center construction projects including coordination with trade partners, RFI resolution, submittal and shop drawing review, and coordination with in-office design team members who will be making required drawing updates and assisting with construction administration remotely.

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.

This engagement is for an initial 6-month on-site term which is anticipated to be extended to as much as 2 years. Opportunities for transfer within SMC to other jobsite and/or office locations as well as different roles are available after the term of the initial engagement for candidates who qualify.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This candidate will oversee the successful execution of SMC’s design work in an on-site environment, working and coordinating closely with contractors, clients, and design partners from all disciplines. This candidate shall have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and with clients while being able to meet scheduled project deadlines including high priority RFI and submittal reviews.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Be present at the client job site daily except when taking PTO or holidaysin accordance withSMC policies.
• Conduct daily job walks of in-progress construction,identifydeviations from the contract documents at the earliest possible stage topermitspeedy remediation, and be available to review conflicts and questions from contractorson a daily basis.
• Complete partial and building punch walksin accordance withthe contractor’s construction schedule.
• Be intimately familiar with the commissioning process including typical 5-level commissioning, review of scripts and resulting reports, and NETA testing practices.
• Participate in level 4 and 5 commissioning as a representative of SMC and our client.
• Coordinate with all internal and external disciplines asrequiredfor RFI resolution, submittal, and shop drawing review.
• Spot check contractorredlinedrawings, and equipment settings for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform and reviewairsideand hydronic calculations for multiple mechanical systems.
• Produce and understand hydronic & airflow flow diagrams.
• Select and specify HVAC equipment.
• Understand and be capable of creating detailed sequences of operations (SOO) for the mechanical systems they design.
• Understand and be capable of specifying mechanical controls systems.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of electrical systems in the context of coordinating mechanical design requirements.
• Haveexperiencewith the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, Power Point, Excel, and Teams.
• Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables.
• Have the ability toclearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.
• Help direct work in the office to support the highest priority needs on site.

• Mentor and train other engineers,designersand modelers to developmechanicalfieldknowledgebaseincluding lessons learned.
• Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 experienceasanmechanicalsuperintendent, owner’s representative, or commissioning agent may be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in HVAC design,construction, and/or commissioning.
• Experience inmechanicaldesign for larger industrial and commercial buildings is , with experience in mission critical design a strong plus.
• Experience developing detailed mechanical calculations and use of calculation software isrequired.
• 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 leadingsmallmechanical teams andclient interface experience is .
• Strong knowledge of controls and monitoring systems for mechanical and electrical systems is a plus.
• Experience using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Experienceusing Autodesk Revit for drawing developmentis a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License ; however unlicensed candidates withappropriate on-the-jobexperience are welcome to apply.

COMPENSATION

Base Compensation: $150,000-$300,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.