Senior Mechanical Engineer - Owner's Representative - Data Center

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Owner's Representative - Data Center

Lincoln, NE

Job Description

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Owner's Representative, you will provide on‑site technical leadership for large‑scale data center projects in Lincoln, Nebraska. Serving as the owner's engineering representative, you will work closely with design consultants, contractors, commissioning teams, and project stakeholders to ensure mechanical systems are designed, installed, tested, and turned over in accordance with project requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing mechanical designs and submittals, conducting field inspections, supporting constructability reviews, resolving technical issues, evaluating RFIs and change orders. This role requires strong field presence and the ability to ensure quality, reliability, and operational readiness throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience supporting large commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, or data center projects
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, piping, and related mechanical infrastructure
• Experience reviewing designs, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and technical leadership skills
• Data center or mission‑critical facility experience preferred

Location Requirement

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Benefits

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.