Mechanical Engineer
Mission Critical Infrastructure
Locations: Chicago, Illinois • Phoenix, AZ • California • Remote (United States)
Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $180,000 annually
Engineering the Infrastructure Behind Intelligence
At GWx, we believe the infrastructure behind intelligence is just as important as the intelligence itself. We engineer the mission-critical environments that power artificial intelligence, hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductors, and other critical infrastructure.
Our vision is: Shaping a future where intelligence, infrastructure, and humanity advance together.
We are building a different kind of engineering firm defined by accountability, technical excellence, integrity, humility, collaboration, and an ownership mindset.
Position Summary
GWx is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Mission Critical Engineering team. You will design sophisticated mechanical infrastructure for AI campuses, hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, and other mission-critical environments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Design Leadership
Engineering at GWx is about solving complex problems and delivering long-term value.
Design high-performance HVAC, chilled water, condenser water, hydronic, and air distribution systems
Develop cooling solutions for high-density and mission-critical environments, including air- and liquid-cooled systems
Prepare plans, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, and construction documents
Coordinate with architects and all engineering disciplines
Design for reliability, redundancy, energy efficiency, constructability, maintainability, flexibility, and lifecycle performance
Engineering Analysis & Technical Excellence
Engineer facilities that simply cannot fail through rigorous technical analysis.
Perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, pressure drop calculations, and system analysis
Evaluate mechanical system redundancy, resilience, and failure scenarios
Analyze energy efficiency and system performance
Support value engineering without compromising reliability or performance
Evaluate emerging cooling technologies for high-density computing environments
Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead technical execution throughout the project lifecycle.
Participate in planning, design reviews, and client meetings
Coordinate with owners, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams
Review submittals, respond to RFIs, perform site observations, and support commissioning
Support project managers with schedule and technical coordination
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Stay current with emerging cooling technologies and mission-critical design practices
Develop engineering best practices
Share technical knowledge
Pursue professional licensure and certifications
Mentorship & Team Development
Mentor junior engineers and designers
Review technical work
Promote collaboration and continuous learning
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
4-10+ years of consulting engineering experience
Working knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards
Experience with HVAC and hydronic system design
Experience with Revit and AutoCAD
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
Mission Critical/Data Center experience
Experience with high-density cooling and liquid cooling systems
Experience with Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, Bluebeam, BIM360, or similar engineering tools
Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, ASME, and applicable energy codes
Why GWx
Most engineering firms ask you to join a company. We're inviting you to help us build one.
GWx was founded on the belief that the firms engineering tomorrow's most important infrastructure should operate differently. We combine technical excellence with agility, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to people. We believe leadership is measured by service, not titles, and that exceptional professionals build exceptional companies.
At GWx, you won't simply contribute to projects, you'll help shape a company, a culture, and an industry redefining how critical infrastructure is engineered, delivered, and commissioned.
Professional Growth
Continuing education
Professional licensure and certification support
Leadership development
Mentorship
Career progression opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $180,000 annually
Annual incentive opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development and licensure/certification support
The anticipated base salary range for this position is provided in good faith and represents GWx's reasonable expectation for compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, technical expertise, professional licensure, certifications, geographic location, project experience, and overall qualifications. This position may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and other benefits.
Join Us
Help engineer the infrastructure behind intelligence while shaping a future where intelligence, infrastructure, and humanity advance together.