Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

About the position

We are seeking a Vice President, Mechanical Engineering to join our growing team. As Vice President, Mechanical Engineering, you will be a senior leader within our Mission Critical practice, responsible for leading the technical and operational delivery of mechanical engineering projects for hyperscale, colocation, and AI-powered data centers. You will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, mentor technical leaders, foster strong client relationships, and ensure the successful execution of complex projects from concept through construction. This role combines technical excellence, operational leadership, and business development, helping drive the continued growth and success of our Mission Critical practice.

• Represent the firm at industry conferences, client briefings, and stakeholder meetings as a thought leader in data center mechanical design.
• Lead the delivery of large-scale data center mechanical engineering projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee the design and performance of complex mechanical systems, including HVAC, air handling, chilled water systems, cooling towers, boilers, and building automation and controls.
• Ensure projects are delivered with the highest standards of quality, energy efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams while supporting resource planning, technical excellence, and project delivery.
• Coordinate with architects, electrical engineers, structural engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver fully integrated designs using BIM and advanced modeling tools.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, serving as a trusted technical advisor throughout project delivery.
• Support business development efforts through client presentations, proposal development, interviews, and strategic pursuit activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering standards, QA/QC processes, design methodologies, and best practices across the mechanical engineering team.
• Support strategic planning and operational initiatives that contribute to the continued growth of the Mission Critical practice.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); multi-state licensure is a plus.
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience with extensive experience in mission critical or data center projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering large, complex mechanical engineering projects.
• Strong expertise in HVAC, chilled water systems, central utility plants, building automation, and CFD/energy modeling tools.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, and other industry-standard software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and client relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting business development, proposals, and client pursuits within the mission critical sector.
• Willingness to travel regularly to client and project sites.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice-to-haves

• LEED BD+C accreditation preferred.

• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects
• Support for PE renewals and LEED credentialing
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive management and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Equity Participation / Ownership Opportunity