Mechanical Engineering Consultant

Strategic Mission Critical

Clifton Park, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Job Opening: Mechanical Engineering Consultant

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

With a rapidly expanding market and the AI adoption driving huge growth in the data center market, SMC is at the forefront of industry growth. We offer not just jobs, but career paths that reward innovation and expertise. If you want to work alongside highly skilled professionals with years of mission critical experience, then we want you to be part of our team, a team that works on major projects for top-tier data center providers. Your work will ensure the resilience and efficiency of data infrastructure that millions depend on.

SMC’s Solutions Team is actively looking for a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineering Consultant to support live mission critical operations and manage commissioning services for mission critical projects. Typical project types may include in-depth audits of live data center facilities, root cause analysis (RCA) investigations, operations training, auditing project deliverables, oversite of project commissioning firm for ownership, and commissioning process guidance for contractors.

This candidate shall be capable of assisting in analyzing mission critical system operations for efficiency, operation, or maintenance, conduct training for facility operations staff, and reviewing design and construction deliverables for accuracy and quality. Additionally, this candidate shall be skilled in building commissioning management for assisting data center providers in onboarding commissioning agents, defining deliverables, schedule, and testing rigor, and guiding contractors through the commissioning process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This candidate will have the opportunity to engage with client’s construction and operations teams bring engineering guidance and commissioning expertise out into the field. This candidate shall have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and with clients while being able to meet scheduled project deadlines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Audit facility mechanical equipment and systems for end-of-life replacement, sale/purchase, and maintenance efficacy.
Analyze mechanical systems operation versus design intent and efficiency opportunities.
Review project documentation such as Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) reports, commissioning reports, O&M procedures, etc.
Oversee commissioning agent engagement, deliverables, and execution.
Lead others through the commissioning process including documentation, scheduling, and logistics.
Meet project milestones, including working necessary hours to conduct scope.
When required, travel to project sites to conduct scope (approximately 40-60% travel).
Clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.
Be able to work independently while coordinating with senior personnel and other disciplines.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of mechanical systems.
Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS

Four (4) year degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus is preferred although not required. Two (2) year degrees and MET degrees with work experience will be considered.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in engineering or building commissioning.
Experience in larger industrial and commercial buildings is preferred, with experience in mission critical a strong emphasis.
Familiarity with chilled water, airside, plumbing, fire protection, and fuel oil systems is important.
Experience working across the entire construction process, from schematic design through construction administration, including review of design drawings, specifications, and submittals, and field work such as site surveys, site observations, and punch lists.
Experience interfacing with client, contractor, and operation teams is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of controls and monitoring systems for mechanical systems is an emphasis.
Experience with commissioning management tools such as CxAlloy and BIM360 and construction management tools such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Helix.
Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) path to PE is a plus; however unlicensed candidates with appropriate on-the-job experience are welcome to apply.
Have experience with the use of Bluebeam and Microsoft tools such as Word, Power Point, Excel, and Teams.

COMPENSATION

Base Compensation: $90,000 - $160,000 Annually (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.