AME Design Group · 17 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expAME Design Group is a family of construction companies focused on delivering innovative construction solutions. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design for mission-critical data centers, ensuring efficient and reliable systems.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design process for mission-critical data centers, including chilled water systems, DX systems, CRAH/CRAC, heat rejection, and white-space cooling
Guide system development from early concept and basis-of-design through construction documentation, commissioning, and turnover
Apply ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidance and critical environment standards to ensure reliability and efficiency
Perform cooling load calculations, CFD coordination, and mechanical equipment sizing
Coordinate with electrical, controls, and architectural teams to ensure system integration supporting N, N+1, and 2N redundancy
Generate design and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD
Support construction by reviewing RFIs, submittals, and field conditions
Qualification
Required
7–20 years of mechanical engineering experience with data centers or mission-critical systems
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
Strong understanding of critical cooling systems and redundancy strategies
Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects
Willingness to travel to project sites as required (e.g., 10-30%)
Preferred
Experience in design/build is a plus
Familiarity with engineering deliverables in a GC setting (i.e., design-build or EPC support) is a plus
Benefits
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401k
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Paid parental leave
Company
AME Design Group
AME helps clients visualize their projects, providing design and engineering solutions and deliverables with initial costs and schedules – even on complex projects.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase