Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical Data Centres (Remote, Canada)

• Perform mechanical engineering design for mission-critical and data centre projects.
• Design and model HVAC, chilled water, condenser water, cooling tower, plumbing, and hydronic piping systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations, equipment selections, and technical documentation.
• Develop construction drawings, specifications, and design reports.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, and electrical disciplines using BIM.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable Canadian and U.S. codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals.
• Support construction administration through site visits, field reviews, and coordination with contractors.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings and help resolve multidisciplinary design conflicts.
• Contribute to project delivery while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Support the implementation of advanced design technologies, including BIM, VDC, laser scanning, and digital twin workflows.

We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineer with experience designing mechanical systems for complex commercial, industrial, institutional, or mission-critical facilities. In this role, you will contribute to the design and coordination of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale and AI-driven data centres across Canada and the United States., * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in consulting engineering, building systems, mission-critical facilities, industrial, healthcare, or large commercial projects.
• Experience with data centres is considered an asset but is not required.
• Eligibility for registration or current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and hydronic system design.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination workflows.
• Experience with CFD analysis or energy modelling is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Canadian building codes, ASHRAE standards, NFPA requirements, and applicable U.S. codes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary remote teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Canada and the United States as project needs require.

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, you will participate in all phases of project delivery-from concept design through construction administration-while helping deliver innovative, reliable, and energy-efficient infrastructure for some of the world’s leading technology companies.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote work within Canada
• Opportunity to work on innovative hyperscale and AI data centre projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Participation in the company’s retirement savings program
• Opportunity to participate in stock ownership / synthetic equity programs, * Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Join a team that is helping shape the future of hyperscale and AI data centre infrastructure. You’ll work on technically challenging projects while collaborating with industry-leading engineers and utilizing advanced technologies including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), digital twins, and integrated project delivery.

Ehvert Mission Critical is a business unit within Salas O’Brien, a 4,000+ person engineering and professional services firm with more than 100 offices across North America and over 10,000 projects completed annually.

Our projects support global technology leaders and involve sophisticated mechanical, electrical, automation, and security systems for some of the world’s most advanced mission-critical facilities., Join Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help design the next generation of hyperscale and AI data centres across North America.