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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical Data Centres (Remote, Canada) - **Company:** Salas O'Brien, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Artificial Intelligence, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Centers, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2470f8cd51d60f13 ## About the Role We are looking for a highly experienced mechanical engineering professional with strong expertise in mission-critical facilities, hyperscale data centres, and complex building infrastructure systems. In this role, you will lead the design, coordination, and delivery of advanced mechanical systems supporting large-scale cloud, AI, and high-performance computing facilities across Canada and the United States., * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university (Master's degree considered an asset). * 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, with significant experience in data centres, mission-critical facilities, healthcare, industrial, or other complex infrastructure projects. * Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province, or eligibility to obtain registration. * Strong expertise in HVAC and hydronic system design for high-performance facilities. * Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination workflows. * Experience with CFD analysis, energy modelling, or thermal performance assessment is considered an asset. * Solid understanding of Canadian building codes, ASHRAE standards, NFPA requirements, and relevant U.S. industry standards. * Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage priorities, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a remote environment. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and client relationship skills. * Willingness to travel occasionally within Canada and the United States for project and client requirements. ## Description As a senior member of our engineering team, you will provide technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle-from concept development and detailed design through construction administration and commissioning support. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, energy-efficient, and highly reliable data centre environments for some of the world's leading technology organizations., * Lead the mechanical engineering design of mission-critical and data centre projects. * Design and coordinate HVAC, chilled water, condenser water, cooling tower, plumbing, hydronic piping, and heat rejection systems for high-availability facilities. * Perform and review load calculations, equipment sizing, energy analysis, and system simulations. * Prepare and oversee the development of technical specifications, design criteria, reports, and construction documentation. * Ensure designs meet project scope, budget, schedule, sustainability objectives, and applicable Canadian and U.S. codes and standards. * Provide BIM leadership and multidisciplinary coordination using Autodesk Revit and related digital design tools. * Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and commissioning documentation for technical compliance. * Mentor junior and intermediate engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes. * Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations. * Support construction administration, including periodic site visits, field reviews, and coordination with contractors and commissioning teams. * Contribute to the implementation of advanced delivery technologies, including BIM, VDC, laser scanning, and digital twin workflows. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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