Mechanical Engineer

About Ascendion

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

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Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role

• Location:West Des Moines, IA, 50266
• Summary:The role of the Construction MEP Engineer requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, and deep experience and expertise in electrical and mechanical systems. This role will provide leadership of all field-related MEP mission-critical activities and coordinate with DCD PM and subcontractors for proper execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other MEP devices.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations to the maintenance crew.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment, or software.

Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Team player and detail-oriented.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to the engineering field, such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 10 years of experience required.

Desired Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer with experience in coordinating mechanical design questions and RFIs, as well as inspecting installed mechanical systems for compliance to drawings and specifications.

Explain a typical day in the role

• Support for DSM45 and 18 builds from a Mechanical Engineer perspective for the owner's representative. This will coordinate with DCE and DCD for any mechanical design questions and RFIs to EOR. They will also inspect installed mechanical systems for compliance with drawings and specifications.

What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?

• Mechanical Engineer with experience in coordinating mechanical design questions and RFIs, as well as inspecting installed mechanical systems for compliance to drawings and specifications.

Salary and Other Compensation: The salary for this position is between $175,000 - $195,000 USD annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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