Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Vice President Mechanical Engineering
At Ehvert Mission Critical A Salas OBrien Company we tell our clients that were
engineered for impact. This passion for making a diAerence applies just as much to our
team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day:
inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a
sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on
amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each
member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high
impact career - and theyll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional
services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We
know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design
lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting
services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science
and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as
well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced
robotics and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development
human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing
professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary: We are seeking a Vice President Mechanical Engineering to join our
growing team. As Vice President Mechanical Engineering you will be a senior leader within
our Mission Critical practice responsible for leading the technical and operational delivery
of mechanical engineering projects for hyperscale colocation and AI-powered data
centers. You will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams mentor technical leaders
foster strong client relationships and ensure the successful execution of complex projects
from concept through construction. This role combines technical excellence operational
leadership and business development helping drive the continued growth and success of
our Mission Critical practice.
Key Responsibilities:
ï Represent the firm at industry conferences client briefings and stakeholder
meetings as a thought leader in data center mechanical design.
ï Lead the delivery of large-scale data center mechanical engineering projects from
concept through construction.
ï Oversee the design and performance of complex mechanical systems including
HVAC air handling chilled water systems cooling towers boilers and building
automation and controls.
ï Ensure projects are delivered with the highest standards of quality energy
eAiciency reliability sustainability and compliance with applicable codes and
client requirements.
ï Lead mentor and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams while supporting
resource planning technical excellence and project delivery.
ï Coordinate with architects electrical engineers structural engineers contractors
and other stakeholders to deliver fully integrated designs using BIM and advanced
modeling tools.
ï Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients serving as a trusted
technical advisor throughout project delivery.
ï Support business development eAorts through client presentations proposal
development interviews and strategic pursuit activities.
ï Drive continuous improvement of engineering standards QA/QC processes design
methodologies and best practices across the mechanical engineering team.
ï Support strategic planning and operational initiatives that contribute to the
continued growth of the Mission Critical practice.
Qualifications & Experience:
ï Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (Masters preferred).
ï Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); multi-state licensure is a plus.
ï LEED BDC accreditation preferred.
ï 15 years of mechanical engineering experience with extensive experience in
mission critical or data center projects.
ï Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering large
complex mechanical engineering projects.
ï Strong expertise in HVAC chilled water systems central utility plants building
automation and CFD/energy modeling tools.
ï Proficiency in Revit AutoCAD Navisworks Trane Trace Carrier HAP and other
industry-standard software.
ï Excellent leadership communication project management and client relationship
management skills.
ï Demonstrated experience supporting business development proposals and client
pursuits within the mission critical sector.
ï Willingness to travel regularly to client and project sites.
ï Authorization to work in the U.S.
Benefits:
ï Unique cutting-edge data center projects
ï Support for PE renewals and LEED credentialing
ï Professional development opportunities
ï Supportive management and a dynamic team environmentâ
ï Competitive compensation package
ï Equity Participation / Ownership Opportunity
Location: Remote
Travel: <50%
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to
race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran
status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic
protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the
disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Qualifications
Education Certifications
Required
ï Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (Masters preferred).
ï Licensed Professional Engineer (PE);
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job
functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do
not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation
proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c)
consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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