Mechanical Engineer

ROI Agency • Madison, WI

1d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert for mission-critical mechanical systems in data centers and other high-availability facilities. The role is the technical authority for HVAC, cooling infrastructure, heat rejection systems, controls integration, and mechanical resiliency strategies, developing innovative, energy-efficient, and maintainable solutions that meet industry standards and client performance objectives.

This is a remote position with occasional travel for project site visits during construction administration and site surveys at existing facilities. Anticipated travel is 10%–25%; approved business travel expenses are reimbursed under company travel policies. Candidates interested in an office-based or hybrid arrangement may discuss available options.

The engineer leads mechanical design from feasibility through construction administration, including cooling system concept development, load analysis, equipment selection, redundancy evaluations, resiliency strategies, interdisciplinary coordination, technical reviews, QA/QC, and commissioning support. The role also provides technical oversight of mechanical equipment and controls, supports utility capacity assessments and campus master planning, and mentors junior engineers.

The position offers a salary range of $120,000–$170,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA or FSA options; an employee assistance program; a 401(k) with employer contributions; student loan payment matching; company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave; and optional supplemental coverage and programs.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of mechanical design experience in mission-critical environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of ASHRAE, NFPA, IMC, and local building code requirements.
• Excellent communication, technical leadership, and client-facing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or actively pursuing licensure.
• LEED Accredited Professional and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) qualification.
• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, healthcare, or other high-availability facilities.
• Familiarity with direct-to-chip and immersion cooling applications.
• Experience with central utility plants ranging from 3 MW to 100+ MW campuses.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidelines, energy efficiency strategies, water usage effectiveness (WUE), and power usage effectiveness (PUE) considerations.
• Experience supporting commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational readiness reviews.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead mechanical subject matter expert for mission-critical and data center projects.
• Develop cooling system concepts, including air-cooled and water-cooled chilled water plants, direct expansion systems, and liquid cooling solutions.
• Lead mechanical design through feasibility, concept, schematic, design development, construction documents, and construction administration phases.
• Perform and oversee cooling load analysis, equipment selection, and redundancy evaluations.
• Develop mechanical resiliency strategies for N, N+1, 2N, and concurrently maintainable designs.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, plumbing, structural, telecommunications, and architectural disciplines.
• Provide technical oversight of vendor equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, AHUs, fan walls, CDU systems, pumps, and BAS controls.
• Support utility capacity assessments and campus master planning efforts.
• Lead technical reviews and QA/QC processes, and support commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior mechanical engineers and support technical staff development.

Benefits

• Four UnitedHealthcare medical plan options, with two Kaiser plan options available in California.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on medical plan selection.
• Two Delta Dental plan options.
• Vision coverage through EyeMed.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4.5% in total employer contributions, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Student loan payment matching that can qualify for employer retirement contributions.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Optional supplemental life insurance and additional long-term disability insurance.
• Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Optional legal services and identity theft protection.
• Periodic opportunities to purchase company shares directly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level