MEP Engineering Manager - Hyperscale Data Center (Mechanical Systems)

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead mechanical system design and third-party engineering coordination on hyperscale data center campuses (1GW+).

This role is ideal for a client-facing leader with both engineering and project management experience, capable of guiding projects from early schematic design through execution. You will serve as a key interface between Kiewit, clients, and external engineering partners—ensuring mechanical systems are designed, coordinated, and delivered to meet the scale, reliability, and performance demands of mission-critical infrastructure.

The focus of this role is on MEP systems, with heavy emphasis on:

• Chilled water systems
• Cooling plants and cooling water infrastructure
• HVAC systems and air-side design
• Large-scale piping systems
• Building Automation BMS and EPMS

You will play a critical role in shaping solutions for some of the most complex AI and hyperscale data center developments in North America, operating at gigawatt-scale capacity.

Why Kiewit

• Work directly with clients during early design and solutioning phases—not just execution
• Lead delivery on 1GW+ hyperscale campuses supporting AI and cloud infrastructure
• Be part of an integrated EPC model that brings engineering and construction together
• Join an employee-owned company where you have true ownership in outcomes
• Collaborate with industry leaders across power, industrial, and mission-critical markets

At Kiewit, you won’t just review designs—you’ll help define them, influence strategy, and deliver infrastructure at a scale few organizations can match.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service engineering organization serving the infrastructure, energy, and industrial markets. With over 3,700 engineers and design professionals, we deliver construction-driven engineering rooted in safety, constructability, and execution excellence.

Our Industrial & Water Engineering group supports projects across:

• Data Centers & Mission Critical Facilities
• Advanced Manufacturing (Semiconductor, Battery, etc.)
• Energy & Power Infrastructure
• Industrial Water & Process Facilities

We specialize in EPC and design-build delivery, allowing our teams to influence projects from concept through completion.

Location

This role offers flexibility in location with a preference for candidates based in or near:

• Lenexa, KS
• Lone Tree, CO
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX

Candidates must be open to traveling to project sites across North America to support client engagement and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineering Manager for mechanical systems on hyperscale data center projects
• Lead coordination and oversight of third-party engineering firms delivering MEP designs
• Partner with clients during early schematic and concept design phases to develop solution-driven system approaches
• Manage and influence design for chilled water plants, cooling systems, HVAC, and piping infrastructure
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability (N+1 / 2N), scalability, and constructability requirements
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to internal and external engineering teams
• Collaborate with project management, construction, and estimating teams to align design with execution strategy and cost targets
• Review designs, specifications, and submittals to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements
• Support vendor and equipment selection for major mechanical systems
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal leadership teams
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and value 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or related discipline
• 10–15+ years of experience in engineering, design, or project delivery
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical projects
• Experience supporting hyperscale (100MW–1GW+) data center campuses strongly preferred
• Background in client-side, owner’s rep, or consulting engineering roles highly valued

Strong expertise in:

• Chilled water systems
• Cooling plants / cooling towers
• HVAC design and air-side systems
• Piping systems for large-scale facilities
• Building Automation BMS and EPMS
• Experience managing or coordinating third-party engineering firms and design teams
• Strong understanding of MEP systems in high-reliability environments
• Ability to influence design decisions during early project phases (schematic/design development)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate at all levels
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost, constructability, and schedule impacts
• PE license is a plus

Ideal Backgrounds

• Candidates may come from roles such as:
• Engineering Manager
• Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer
• Project Manager (MEP / Mission Critical)
• Owner’s Representative (Data Center / Industrial)
• Experience with firms such as consulting A/E firms, design-build contractors, or client-side organizations is highly relevant. 

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