Mechanical Resident Engineer

DataOne•Vineland, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DataOne is hiring a Mechanical Resident Engineer to provide on-site engineering oversight and construction quality monitoring for mechanical systems at its Vineland, New Jersey data center. The role reviews mechanical installations, identifies construction deficiencies, and verifies that work complies with approved engineering designs, project specifications, and applicable codes. The engineer conducts daily site inspections, reviews technical submittals, and coordinates with construction contractors, design engineers, and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues. The position also supports mechanical system testing, commissioning, and project handover to help deliver safe, reliable infrastructure for DataOne’s mission-critical operations. The role is full-time and on-site, generally Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with availability to support project needs during evenings or weekends when necessary. Travel to other DataOne project locations may be needed as future projects develop.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience.
8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical construction, or construction engineering, preferably involving large-scale commercial or industrial projects.
Experience inspecting mechanical installations, identifying construction deficiencies, and coordinating corrective actions.
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, pumps, piping, plumbing, and associated mechanical infrastructure.
Experience reviewing mechanical drawings, technical submittals, construction specifications, and BIM coordination models.
Working knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards, including IMC, IPC, NFPA, and ASHRAE.
Experience supporting mechanical equipment testing, commissioning, construction quality assurance, and technical documentation.
Ability to independently evaluate construction quality, communicate technical concerns, and coordinate effectively with contractors, design engineers, and project teams.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, and access active construction areas, mechanical rooms, equipment platforms, and other designated facility spaces.
Wear required PPE and follow established safety procedures during site inspections and construction activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting data center construction, hyperscale facilities, or other mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Previous experience as a Resident Engineer, Owner's Representative, Mechanical Construction Engineer, or Mechanical Quality Assurance Engineer.
Familiarity with critical cooling systems, including CRAH/CRAC units, chillers, liquid cooling systems, and redundant mechanical configurations.
Experience with mechanical commissioning, ASHRAE Guideline 0, integrated systems testing, and large-scale construction projects.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or another applicable state, and/or OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily site inspections to monitor mechanical construction quality, identify deficiencies, and verify installations against approved designs and project requirements.
Inspect HVAC systems, chillers, pumps, piping, plumbing, fire protection systems, and associated mechanical infrastructure.
Review mechanical submittals, shop drawings, equipment specifications, engineering drawings, and BIM coordination models for technical discrepancies and installation conflicts.
Serve as the primary on-site mechanical engineering contact, coordinating technical questions, RFIs, and construction issues with contractors and off-site design engineers.
Identify installation deficiencies, design discrepancies, and incomplete work, and track corrective actions through resolution.
Witness mechanical system testing and commissioning, including pressure testing, flushing, equipment startup, testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB), and functional performance testing.
Support integrated systems testing, system acceptance, and project handover, including review of as-built drawings, equipment documentation, and operations and maintenance manuals.
Maintain inspection reports, punch lists, non-conformance reports, technical records, and construction quality documentation.
Collaborate with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and commissioning teams to resolve technical concerns and support project progress.
Monitor compliance with applicable mechanical codes, safety standards, and project specifications, including IMC, IPC, NFPA, and ASHRAE requirements.