Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Description Vice President, Mechanical Engineering At Ehvert Mission Critical, A Salas O’Brien Company we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a diAerence applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re 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 they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s 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:  Represent the firm at industry conferences, client briefings, and stakeholder meetings as a thought leader in data center mechanical design.  Lead the delivery of large-scale data center mechanical engineering projects from concept through construction.  Oversee the design and performance of complex mechanical systems, including HVAC, air handling, chilled water systems, cooling towers, boilers, and building automation and controls.  Ensure projects are delivered with the highest standards of quality, energy eAiciency, reliability, sustainability, and compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.  Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams while supporting resource planning, technical excellence, and project delivery.  Coordinate with architects, electrical engineers, structural engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver fully integrated designs using BIM and advanced modeling tools.  Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, serving as a trusted technical advisor throughout project delivery.  Support business development eAorts through client presentations, proposal development, interviews, and strategic pursuit activities.  Drive continuous improvement of engineering standards, QA/QC processes, design methodologies, and best practices across the mechanical engineering team.  Support strategic planning and operational initiatives that contribute to the continued growth of the Mission Critical practice. Qualifications & Experience:  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (Master's preferred).  Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); multi-state licensure is a plus.  LEED BD+C accreditation preferred.  15+ years of mechanical engineering experience with extensive experience in mission critical or data center projects.  Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering large, complex mechanical engineering projects.  Strong expertise in HVAC, chilled water systems, central utility plants, building automation, and CFD/energy modeling tools.  Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, and other industry-standard software.  Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and client relationship management skills.  Demonstrated experience supporting business development, proposals, and client pursuits within the mission critical sector.  Willingness to travel regularly to client and project sites.  Authorization to work in the U.S. Benefits:  Unique, cutting-edge data center projects  Support for PE renewals and LEED credentialing  Professional development opportunities  Supportive management and a dynamic team environment   Competitive compensation package  Equity Participation / Ownership Opportunity Location: Remote Travel: <50% Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien 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 O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law. Qualifications Education, Certifications Required  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (Master’s preferred).  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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Required Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering. Experience Required 15 years: 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience with extensive experience in mission critical or data center projects Licenses & Certifications Required Professional Engineer