Data Center MEP Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)

Overview

We are seeking a Data Center MEP Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) to provide exceptional design and project management services for data center projects. The ideal candidate will lead internal design teams, work in a client-facing project management position, and manage various projects from concept to completion. This role is critical for ensuring that the data center’s infrastructure is designed to meet the demands of its operations while also being energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Employment is project based through Trinity Consultants' Environmental Consulting and Built Environment business pillars directed by the Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B) Leadership Team. The estimated project duration is 12 months. Extension is possible, although not guaranteed. This is hourly exempt and benefits eligible, including full Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life, Education opportunities, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and delivery of MEP systems (HVAC, UPS, generators, cooling, CDUs, BMS, fire protection) across high-density mission-critical environments.
• Manage both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring design scalability, while ensuring safety requirements are met.
• Drive performance optimization, reliability, and compliance with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and ASHRAE standards.
• Define HVAC technical requirements and coordinate with other teams.
• Develop office design standards for Data Center and Mission Critical sectors.
• Collaborate across disciplines to create integrated technical solutions.
• Coordinate with Energy Modeling teams to optimize energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
• Serve as client-facing representative on behalf of JB&B and Trinity to offer additional support, leading project with a solutions-based mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• Data Center experience required.
• 5 years of experience in facility design and construction environments.
• Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of data center HVAC systems.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of liquid-cooling systems and energy efficiency metrics (PUE/WUE).