Senior Mechanical Engineer
Strategic Mission Critical
| Company | Strategic Mission Critical |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Atlanta |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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.
As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.
SMC is actively looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to direct and execute mechanical design for mission critical projects. Typical project types may include design of greenfield and brownfield data center facilities, design of fit-out packages for hyperscale and enterprise clients of colocation providers, data center campus planning, conceptual designs and feasibility studies, and various system calculations.
This candidate shall be capable of executing mechanical design projects independently, beginning with driving concept level discussions and proceeding through generation of design plans and specifications for permitting and construction. The mechanical design scope will be a part of a broader project and therefore this candidate will be highly capable of interfacing with design leads within SMC (electrical, telecommunications, fire protection, plumbing) as well as externally including architectural, civil, structural, etc.
The ideal candidate will additionally be involved in growing the mechanical expertise within the company, through internal training; development and implementation of design standards; oversight and execution of quality control practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This candidate will have the opportunity to direct and execute the mechanical design while working and coordinating with clients and design leads from all disciplines. 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:
Utilize Autodesk Revit to produce detailed design documents.
Perform and review airside and hydronic calculations for multiple mechanical systems.
Produce and understand hydronic & airflow flow diagrams.
Select and specify HVAC equipment.
Understand and be capable of creating detailed sequences of operations (SOO) for the mechanical systems they design.
Understand and be capable of specifying mechanical controls systems.
Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables.
Understand local and national construction codes and project specifications
Have experience with the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, Power Point, Excel, and Teams.
Have the ability to travel when required to project sites (approximately 10-20% travel).
Have the ability to clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.
Lead other engineers, designers, and modelers, and coordinate the tasks of multiple teams to execute project delivery of several projects simultaneously.
Mentor and train other engineers, designers and modelers to develop mechanical design knowledge base.
Be able to work independently while coordinating with senior personnel and other disciplines.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of electrical systems in the context of coordinating mechanical design requirements.
Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
QUALIFICATIONS
4-year degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with