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About the job

Position: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Onsite in Oak Ridge, TN

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Job Summary

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in FMD provides mechanical engineering expertise to support the design and execution of projects involving data center construction, renovation, and other power and cooling–related infrastructure. The engineer assists with developing mechanical design packages, reviewing technical documentation, and ensuring engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, and organizational requirements.

The role supports project managers, design leads, and cross-functional engineering teams throughout the project life cycle, from conceptual design through construction and commissioning.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering support for projects involving data center, power, or cooling-related infrastructure.

Contribute to the development and review of mechanical design documents, drawings, and specifications.

Perform mechanical system evaluations, basic calculations, and assist with equipment and material selections.

Support coordination efforts between engineering disciplines, project managers, construction teams, and stakeholders.

Assist in ensuring designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and organizational requirements.

Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and project meetings as needed.

Provide engineering input during construction and commissioning activities when requested.

Help identify and resolve general technical issues related to mechanical systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting mechanical design for data center construction/renovation or other power and cooling infrastructure projects.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance .

Proficiency in reading and contributing to plans, specifications, and technical documentation.

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, design principles, and system requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred .

Experience with DOE or other federal projects.

Familiarity with design–build project environments.

Experience supporting engineering deliverables across the project life cycle (concept, planning, design, construction, and commissioning).

Understanding of construction safety considerations related to mechanical systems.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.