MEP Engineering Manager - Hyperscale Data Center (Mechanical Systems)

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

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.

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

• 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

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.

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

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 06/22/2026 - 09/01/2026

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.