Associate Director of Mechanical Engineering - West Coast Region (Data Centers)

Location: On-site in Tempe, Arizona; the posting header also lists Phoenix, Arizona. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Company

hirify.global is a full-service design firm delivering engineering solutions for data centers, cloud providers, and large-scale construction projects.

What you will do

• Set the vision, standards, and priorities for mechanical engineering services across mission-critical projects.
• Lead engineering teams, project managers, and designers delivering safe, reliable, and efficient mechanical systems.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, and QA/QC processes for HVAC, chilled water, piping, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical controls.
• Establish design standards, documentation protocols, and code-compliant engineering frameworks.
• Serve as the executive-level contact for mechanical scope and collaborate with clients, contractors, facility owners, and internal disciplines.
• Track performance, mentor engineers and designers, and drive resilient, sustainable solutions and emerging digital engineering tools.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, including significant work on data centers, mission-critical environments, or large-scale infrastructure.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role with responsibility for teams, budgets, and strategic operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Expertise in HVAC, chilled water, CRAC/CRAH systems, boilers, piping, fire protection, and mechanical controls.
• Experience reviewing and stamping mechanical designs, managing multidisciplinary projects, and applying ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, and related codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD, and mechanical design software; a PE license is strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on creativity, technical excellence, professional growth, and innovation.
• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Benefits may include 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Employment may require background checks, drug testing, and other legally permitted pre-employment requirements.