Principal Data Center MEP Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.

Remote · United StatesFull TimeUSD 150,000-195,000Posted October 22, 2026

At a glance

Work style

Fully remote

Job type

Full Time

Level

Lead

Experience

6+ years

Pay

USD 150,000-195,000

Open to

United States

Education

Bachelor's degree

Travel

Up to 25% travel

Posted

October 22, 2026

Perks mentioned

Equity or stock options

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About the role

Overview

Our Data Center Mission Critical Group is seeking Principal Data Center MEP Engineers to join the team. Join us for a fulfilling engineering role where you'll create precise documents aligned with industry standards and regulations. Your work will support client needs while maintaining strong relationships and ensuring project success. With opportunities for travel and leadership roles, this position offers both professional growth and meaningful impact. This position can be located in the following locations:

Emeryville, CA

Charlotte, NC

Houston, TX

Reston, VA

Dallas, TX

Naperville, IL

Ohio

Washington

Oregon

Remote from the US

Any ENERCON office

Responsibilities

This role involves supporting engineering design and analysis projects for Data Centers as leader of our division. Responsibilities include:

Engineering Leadership: Drive impactful solutions in the power industry through expert design, analysis, and cutting-edge data center systems

Project Direction and Strategy: Lead projects with vision, fostering collaboration, and delivering cost-effective, high-quality solutions

Design Precision & Real-World Impact: Develop detailed designs, calculations, and documentation, transforming concepts into executable plans

Field Excellence & Hands-On Insight: Conduct site inspections and provide practical support to ensure seamless construction and design implementation

Collaborative Innovation: Work across disciplines to create holistic, forward-thinking solutions that drive engineering excellence

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

Typically requires 6 years of experience in a design engineering role in hyperscale data center design

Typically requires 15 years of total design experience

PE – Professional Engineer preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including, but not limited to, Word and Excel

Minimum basic level of proficiency in CAD software

ETABS software experience strongly preferred

Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills

Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams

Ability to be a lead responsible engineer for a project involving multi-discipline work

Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs at client sites

Ability to travel between 15-25% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs

Compensation RangeUSD $150,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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