Mechanical Engineer; Data Centers

Position: Mechanical Engineer (Data Centers)
A full-service Architecture and Engineering firm with offices in Troy and Grand Rapids, Michigan, is looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to their team! This individual can work fully remote, hybrid, or fully in-office.

Job Description

This role involves designing, developing, and documenting HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and temperature control systems for Data Centers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical engineering within Data Center projects and will be responsible for overseeing various aspects of system design and implementation.

Responsibilities

+ Act as project mechanical engineer for the design, development, and documentation of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and temperature control systems in Data Centers

+ Assist lead project mechanical engineer in these design and development efforts

+ Perform energy and economic analysis for proposed building systems

+ Attend project team coordination meetings and owner review meetings

+ Develop materials for client presentations and review meetings

+ Present mechanical system concepts/designs to clients and/or design review committees

+ Develop and edit project specifications

+ Review product shop drawings/submittals

+ Review and respond to requests for information (RFIs)

+ Visit project construction sites to review progress and answer contractor questions

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

+ 10 - 15 years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering

+ Proficiency in mechanical engineering, Revit, design, mechanical design, and AutoCAD

+ Knowledge and experience within Data Center projects

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ LEED accreditation is a plus

+ BIM experience is a plus

+ Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred

Work Environment

This role is fully remote, offering great flexibility. The team maintains a well-balanced portfolio, including projects in Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, Data Centers, and Athletics. While currently remote, employees may choose between fully remote, fully in-office, or hybrid work options, depending on meeting requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $67.31/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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