Mechanical Engineering Design Manager

4 days ago

Sterling, Virginia, United States Pkaza Full time
Job Description Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Design Manager - Data Center Colo - Sterling, VA
This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This company provides turnkey data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's ever-changing mission-critical facility's operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

This challenging and unique role will involve managing the design of Critical Power Systems with a focus in HVAC / Cooling / Mechanical Equipment for new data centers and expansions to existing data centers. The ideal candidate will have past experience designing electrical systems specifically for large data centers. They will have experience and in-depth knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations, ductwork and piping sizing, selecting HVAC equipment, energy modeling and other engineering calculations and Electrical Power Distribution System design and installation. Previous experience with electrical equipment design to include Generators, UPS systems and electrical switchgear is a must. Our ideal candidate will lead and manage the design of critical and high-impact components of systems. Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams, ensuring consistency in architectural principles and promoting best practices. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends, proposing innovative solutions to enhance applications. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing processes and tools to enhance engineering efficiency. You will lead the design team and working / communicating with all the trades and stakeholders involved in all projects. Working and communicating with internal team and clients effectively is a must. Need to have come up the ranks as consulting engineer to be considered.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage projects, create designs and plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical and mechanical engineering design role for small to medium sized data center facility design projects.
  • Create Conceptual Designs gathered from meetings
  • Manage and work with the engineering team to create RFPs and and RFIs
  • Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policies ; Put these in clear concise work statement for the field
  • Review drawings and specifications, participate in equipment selection and provide input to the design team where needed. Provide 'peer review' as needed
  • Represent the Operations team in startup, testing, factory witness testing, commissioning, and turnover. Support the commissioning manager as needed
  • Be the single point of contact for the Operations Team for building turnover. Ensure that the design and construction are done with operability and maintainability in mind
  • Develop guidelines and standards for operational processes. Provide input to the development of design standards
  • Develop and administer an 'Operations and Maintenance' audit program
  • Lead After-Action Reviews and ensure that the lessons learned are incorporated into the policies
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise on critical systems maintenance and operations. Assist with troubleshooting issues as needed
  • Provide onsite support during major maintenance activities if needed
  • Ensure proper procedures are written and reviewed before such activities

Qualifications:

  • 5-10 + years experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or similar engineering degree
  • Licensed PE / EIT a Plus
  • Previously have worked at an Engineering Consulting firm a MUST
  • Experience with hyperscale data center design, testing and commissioning
  • Must have experience managing an engineering design team
  • Previous experience using: Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, BIM a plus
  • Experience with Electrical Systems such as UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), Generators, Switchgears, and Batteries a MUST
  • Experience working on complex data center/mission critical facilities design projects a must
  • Experience with Mechanical Systems (HVAC , CFD [Fluid Dynamics], Boilers , Chillers , Pumps , CRAC / CRAH Units , Air Handling Units , etc.)
  • Experience in operational handover of mission-critical facilities
  • Experience developing design/commissioning/operational standards and guidelines
  • Experience performing root-cause analysis on complex failure scenarios
  • Experience developing operating procedures and emergency procedures
  • Experience performing field observations during construction
  • Self Starter, self motivated, and should prioritize well and have the ability to successfully work independently
  • A PLUS - Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans ; Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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