Mechanical Engineering Specialist - Data Centers, Mission Critical

STV is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Specialist - Mission Critical, Data Centers to join the Construction Management team in Racine/Mt. Pleasant, WI.

About the Role

In this role, you will play an integral part in the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical engineering tasks for high-tech Mission Critical Construction facilities. These include advanced cooling systems, HVAC configurations, energy systems, and mechanical integration for critical environments. You will help ensure the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of major infrastructure supporting digital technology, financial institutions, cloud storage, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mechanical systems design, review, and coordination in high-demand mission critical environments, including HVAC, chilled water systems, CRAC units, and mechanical utility distribution.

• Assist with construction oversight, ensuring contractor compliance with design intent, quality standards, and applicable codes (ASHRAE, IBC, IMC, etc.).

• Contribute to equipment submittal reviews, RFI responses, and documentation management.

• Attend regular site walks and coordination meetings with contractors, clients, and internal engineering teams.

• Utilize engineering judgment to support design evaluations, value engineering opportunities, and problem-solving efforts.

• Interpret and assist in the preparation of drawings, specifications, calculations, and schedules in support of ongoing work.

• Monitor mechanical construction progress and participate in commissioning, systems turnover, and closeout processes.

• Coordinate with cross-discipline partners including electrical, structural, and civil engineers as well as IT and commissioning professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• 1-5 years of experience supporting or designing mechanical systems in large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission critical environments.

• Exposure to data centers, cleanrooms, healthcare, laboratories, or other technically complex facilities is highly desirable.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.

• Familiar with design and construction codes such as ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, and local building codes.

• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

• A collaborative, hands-on attitude and interest in learning on fast-paced, high-stakes construction projects.

• EIT certification is a plus; pursuit of PE licensure encouraged.

Compensation Range:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.