Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Locations:
Lenexa (Kansas City) Kansas, Lone Tree Colorado, Houston Texas, Dallas or Fort Worth Texas.

We offer relocation assistance to the district office in Lenexa Kansas only, otherwise we are looking for locals in these other offices.
**** Some consideration will be made for fully remote candidates that meet and exceed our requirements at a Senior Mechanical Engineering level, but if fully remote, you will travel up to 40% of the time to other offices.

Technical Leadership & Detailed Systems/Equipment Design

• Lead the mechanical engineering design of industrial facility systems, including HVAC, hydronic systems, process piping, pumping systems, compressed air, cooling systems, material handling equipment, and specialized process equipment.
• Develop mechanical system concepts, basis-of-design documents, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and detailed engineering packages.
• Perform and review engineering calculations: fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, pressure drop, pump sizing, equipment selection, and system modeling.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical codes, standards, and best practices (ASME, API, NFPA, SMACNA, ASHRAE, etc.).
• Lead mechanical discipline QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Act as the mechanical engineering lead on multi-disciplinary project teams, coordinating with electrical, structural, civil, controls, and process engineering.
• Oversee mechanical design deliverables across all project phases: feasibility, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Support development of project schedules, budgets, and resource plans for mechanical engineering scope.
• Interface with clients to understand requirements, present design solutions, and resolve technical issues.

Equipment Specification & Procurement

• Prepare equipment specifications, datasheets, RFQs, and technical bid evaluations for pumps, heat exchangers, air handling units, chillers, boilers, tanks, conveyors, and specialized process equipment.
• Collaborate with vendors to validate performance, ensure compliance, and optimize cost and reliability.
• Review vendor drawings and documentation for integration into facility systems.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide mechanical engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving field issues.
• Conduct site visits to verify installation quality, system readiness, and compliance with design intent.
• Support commissioning plans, functional testing, and performance verification of mechanical systems.

Leadership, Mentorship & Standards Development

• Mentor junior and mid-level mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of mechanical engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
• Champion innovation, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement across the mechanical discipline.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university. Masters Degree preferred.

Experience working in Design through Construction administration, EPC, and or Design/Build experience

10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial facilities (data centers, water/WW, power, mining/mineral processing, or chemical processing).

Experience with mechanical equipment design for data centers highly desired or experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities

EIT is required. Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 to 18 months.

Demonstrated expertise in mechanical system design, equipment specification, process design, equipment sizing/specification development, procurement package development, vendor drawing review

Proficiency with engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, Pipe-Flo, AFT Fathom/Arrow for hydraulic calculations or similar tools, CFD tools, etc.) as well as MS Office Suite

Strong understanding of industrial codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Experience mentoring more junior engineers and leading projects (budget/schedule)

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $100,000/yr - $130,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education,…