Decima International

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Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula: Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards. Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula: Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards. Decima International is a professional services company that delivers project management and controls services in the U.S. and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. Its success is built on treating every client like a partner, hiring talented professionals, helping them grow, and expanding at a steady, high-quality pace. Decima offers long-term career opportunities where employees work with major clients on complex, high-profile projects, with plenty of room for professional growth. We are currently seeking an MEP Design Manager to support multiple data center projects for a leading global technology client. This client-facing role requires strong communication, organization, and multidisciplinary engineering expertise across mechanical, electrical, and mission-critical systems, with the ability to manage several projects across multiple regions. Experience in hyperscale data centers, MEP design, and mission-critical infrastructure is essential. The role includes mentoring team members, building lasting client relationships, and supporting new business opportunities. We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together. RESPONSIBILITIES Owner Advocacy & Oversight Act as the owner’s trusted MEP engineering authority, ensuring all designs meet program requirements, operational goals, and long-term reliability. Review and approve consultant design packages (concept, SD, DD, IFP, IFC). Provide critical evaluation of proposed solutions, identifying gaps, risks, interdisciplinary inconsistencies, or value-engineering opportunities that protect the owner’s interests. Lead technical negotiations with designers, contractors, and equipment vendors. Technical Leadership Evaluate mechanical and electrical system architectures for resiliency, efficiency, scalability, and maintainability. 1. Mechanical Systems Oversight Oversee key mechanical systems, including: Data center cooling (CRAH/CRAC, chilled water, DX, evaporative cooling) Hydronics and fluid distribution Heat rejection systems Airflow and pressurization Smoke exhaust and other life-safety systems Validate mechanical design calculations, equipment selections, and modeling outputs. 2. Electrical Systems Oversight Evaluate and guide the development of electrical power systems, including: Medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution UPS systems and battery/energy-storage technologies Generators, switchgear, and paralleling gear Protective relaying, grounding, and bonding Emergency power, lighting, and controls Review load studies, short-circuit analyses, arc flash studies, and selective coordination plans. Design Governance & Management Drive the design review process, ensuring alignment with codes, standards, and the owner’s design basis. Coordinate interdisciplinary design integration across MEP, CSA, controls, and other engineering disciplines. Ensure all MEP design deliverables are complete, coordinated, and construction-ready. Maintain design logs, review matrices, risk registers, and decision documentation. Construction & Commissioning Support Provide design-intent interpretation during construction and ensure contractors’ work aligns with approved MEP drawings and specifications. Support submittal reviews, RFIs, and field issue resolution to ensure alignment with design intent. 1. Mechanical Change Order Evaluation Evaluate all mechanical-related change order requests, including: Determining root cause (design development, unforeseen conditions, scope gaps, contractor means/methods) Assessing technical validity Identifying alternate solutions or mitigation strategies Leading technical negotiations to minimize unnecessary change costs Ensuring documentation is compliant and justified 2. Electrical Change Order Evaluation Evaluate all electrical-related change order requests, including: Determining root cause Assessing technical validity Identifying alternate solutions or mitigation strategies Leading technical negotiations Ensuring documentation is compliant and justified Participate in commissioning planning, witness mechanical and electrical system testing, and validate that installed systems meet performance and reliability requirements. Stakeholder Alignment Work closely with program management, operations, construction, and finance teams to ensure that MEP solutions meet functional and business objectives. Communicate engineering decisions and recommendations to leadership clearly and effectively. QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications: 10+ years of MEP design experience, including significant experience in hyperscale data centers or mission-critical environments. 5+ years as an owner’s representative, design manager, or consulting lead (mechanical, electrical, or combined MEP). Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related MEP discipline. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical codes and standards, including: ASHRAE, NFPA, Uptime Institute NEC, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE standards Proven ability to manage external design firms and hold partners accountable for performance. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. POSITION DETAILS: Location: Remote Position (U.S.-based) Position: MEP Design Manager Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours Current US work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered) PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS: Microsoft Office Microsoft 365 Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.