Vice President – Mechanical Engineering Design
T5 Data Centers
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Develop and implement mechanical engineering design strategies that support T5’s business goals and construction operations.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align mechanical design standards with overall project delivery objectives.
- Drive innovation in mechanical systems design, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
- Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of mechanical engineering design activities across all projects.
- Ensure mechanical systems meet performance, reliability, scalability, and sustainability requirements for mission‑critical data centers.
- Review and approve mechanical design documents, specifications, and calculations.
- Partner with construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure mechanical designs support long‑term operational efficiency.
- Monitor design progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget.
- Lead value engineering efforts to optimize cost without compromising reliability or quality.
- Manage internal mechanical engineering staff and external engineering partners.
- Coordinate with HR and the EVP of Construction to recruit, train, and develop mechanical engineering talent.
- Conduct performance reviews and establish KPIs for mechanical engineering excellence.
- Establish and enforce mechanical design standards, quality protocols, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify mechanical system risks and ensure appropriate insurance and risk‑management measures are in place.
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, engineering firms, equipment vendors, and subcontractors.
- Negotiate mechanical engineering scopes, contracts, and pricing to secure favorable terms.
- Represent mechanical engineering interests in client meetings and project reviews.
- Stay current with emerging mechanical technologies, cooling strategies, and data center design trends.
- Lead initiatives to streamline mechanical design processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, required
- Professional Engineer (PE) License (Required).
- 10+ years of Mechanical Design and Engineering experience, required
- Strong operational background within the construction or engineering industry.
- Data Center experience, required
- Experience leading Mission Critical projects (Required).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineering designenergy efficiencyoperational performancemechanical design standardsvalue engineeringperformance reviewsKPI establishmentrisk managementcooling strategiesdata center design
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingnegotiationcontinuous improvementteam managementproblem-solvinginnovationstrategic planning
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License