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Building the Digital Infrastructure of Tomorrow | Veteran Development & Recruiting
The Role
Owns the design and engineering of owner-furnished, contractor-installed mechanical systems for data centers. Responsibilities include approving consultant contract documents, maintaining design standards and basis-of-design documents, reviewing vendor submittals, supporting procurement and factory testing, advising on existing facilities, and implementing energy-efficient technologies. The role requires expertise in air and direct-to-chip liquid cooling, mechanical controls, data center engineering, and frequent collaboration with contractors and stakeholders. Domestic travel is 25–30%.
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About Overwatch Mission Critical
Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry.
Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's a purpose.
Overview
The job is design and OFCI ownership for mechanical systems, not site operations. The team's description says the director supports innovation and campus master planning so facilities stay cost-effective and energy efficient. Approve contract documents produced by outside design consultants, and keep those designs on schedule and on budget.
Give engineering guidance on projects, operations, and systems in existing facilities.
Write and maintain equipment specifications for owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) mechanical equipment and systems.
Support procurement of that OFCI gear: vendor submittal review, approvals, and factory witness testing.
Maintain the legacy basis of design and help write new basis-of-design documents for new business needs.
Recommend and implement technologies that cut energy use and cost.
Set and enforce engineering and design standards, policies, and security measures.
Stay current on data center engineering and design trends. Travel 25-30% Domestic
Sub Specialty Area
- Mechanical - OFCI
Required Software Experience
- Word
- Excel
- Teams
- PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Adobe Acrobat
Required Training
- Expertise in IT cooling, both air and direct-to-chip liquid, plus mechanical cooling controls.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Data Center Years Experience Needed
- 10 Years
Certifications Required
- Mechanical PE preferred but not required.
Driver’s License Requirement
For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.
Communication Skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings. The role requires the physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing construction activity and evolving site conditions.
The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site — including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures — may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
- Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in and around active construction areas, which may include unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. These locations may contain uneven surfaces, limited accessibility, and other conditions typical of construction projects prior to final completion. Overwatch does not control and cannot modify accessibility conditions within areas, facilities, or temporary structures owned or managed by third parties.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, provided such accommodations do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility within active work zones, or require modification of facilities not owned or controlled by Overwatch.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available to support candidates transitioning to the location.
OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 10 years of data center experience
- Expertise in IT cooling, including air cooling and direct-to-chip liquid cooling
- Expertise in mechanical cooling controls
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat
- Mechanical Professional Engineer license
- Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to communicate effectively and prepare professional reports and documentation
- Ability to work safely in active construction environments and meet physical requirements, including walking, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and wearing required PPE
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The Company
What We Do
The fifth industrial revolution is here, and it runs on data centers and the skilled labor who build and sustain them. Behind every AI breakthrough, cloud platform, and digital connection is a data center, and behind every data center are the people who build, commission, and operate them. By bringing blue-collar jobs back to the front lines of innovation, Overwatch(SDVOSB) is proving that the future of technology depends on human expertise as much as it does on machines. Your mission-critical journey starts and scales with us. We deliver end-to-end solutions for the data center lifecycle, design, build, staffing, and sustainment, powered by a workforce you can trust.
