MEP Design Manager (Remote) - United States

10+ years of MEP design experience, including significant experience in hyperscale data centers or mission-critical environments. 5+ years as an owner’s representative, design manager, or consulting lead (mechanical, electrical, or combined MEP). Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related MEP discipline. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical codes and standards, including: ASHRAE, NFPA, Uptime Institute, NEC, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE standards. Proven ability to manage external design firms and hold partners accountable. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Act as owner's MEP engineering authority, ensuring designs meet requirements and goals. Review and approve consultant design packages. Evaluate proposed solutions for risks and opportunities. Lead technical negotiations with designers, contractors, and vendors. Evaluate mechanical and electrical system architectures. Oversee key mechanical systems (cooling, hydronics, airflow, life-safety). Validate mechanical design calculations and selections. Evaluate and guide electrical power system development (distribution, UPS, generators). Review electrical studies (load, short-circuit, arc flash). Drive design review process ensuring alignment with codes and standards. Coordinate interdisciplinary design integration. Ensure MEP design deliverables are complete and construction-ready. Maintain design logs and documentation. Provide design-intent interpretation during construction. Support submittal reviews and RFI resolution. Evaluate mechanical and electrical change order requests. Participate in commissioning planning and witness system testing. Align MEP solutions with functional and business objectives. Communicate engineering decisions to leadership.