ARCO/Murray · 17 hours ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expARCO/Murray Engineering is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their Mission Critical team in Illinois. This role involves guiding the full mechanical scope and leading the development of mechanical and plumbing system designs for design/build data center projects.
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Responsibilities
Provide internal technical leadership across HVAC and mechanical design disciplines specific to mission critical and data center projects
Partner with sales and construction teams during pursuit and conceptual design of data center projects by acting as mechanical/HVAC subject matter expert
Apply knowledge of building codes, standards, and project requirements to assist in displaying the value of the design/build approach through up front planning and optimization of mechanical systems for data center environments
Guide and review the design from concept design all the way to turnover and operation
Coordinate with design and construction team to ensure the final deliverable meets the client criteria
Assist the project team during construction to review any RFIs, submittals, and field challenges
Coordinate with design and construction team to ensure the final deliverable meets the client criteria
Support commissioning and site activities to validate system performance and operational readiness
Lead the development of standards, procedures, and training programs for the mission critical design team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor-level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or related field
8 - 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably with 5+ years in mission critical or data center environments
Proven expertise in chilled water systems, economizers, CRAC/CRAH units, airflow management, and liquid cooling
Strong familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines, building codes, and environmental regulations
Experience with CFD modeling, BMS systems, and energy modeling tools
Experience using Revit and AutoCAD
Proven record of technical innovation solving client's challenges
Ability to work on multiple projects at once
Comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification is a plus
Benefits
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401k
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Paid parental leave
Company
ARCO/Murray
ARCO/Murray is a construction company offering design and construction services. It is a sub-organization of ARCO/Murray.
501-1000 employees
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Co-Chairman/CEO
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