Director of Mechanical Engineering (Mission-Critical Infrastructure)

Location: On-site in Tempe, Arizona, 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.
• Manage mechanical engineering teams, project managers, and designers while overseeing delivery, budgets, timelines, and performance.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, documentation, and QA/QC processes.
• Oversee HVAC, chilled water, piping, plumbing, fire protection, boilers, CRAC/CRAH systems, and mechanical controls.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines, contractors, facility owners, and clients as the executive-level mechanical scope representative.
• Mentor engineers and designers, support recruitment and development, and promote resilient, sustainable, and digitally enabled engineering solutions.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, including mission-critical, data center, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience with responsibility for teams, budgets, and strategic operations.
• Strong experience reviewing and stamping mechanical designs; a Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, local regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work environment focused on technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
• Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and 401(k) programs.
• Paid time off and paid holidays are available subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Employment may require background checks, drug testing, and other lawful pre-employment requirements.