Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers
Company websiteolsson.com (Olsson, opens in new tab)
Base salary $132K to $180K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Irvine, CA
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- LocationIrvine, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (48 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work directly with some of the world’s largest technology companies and other mission-critical clients. You will serve as a mechanical engineer on projects, design calculations, write technical reports, and prepare documents. Experience in the Data Center industry is preferred. You will also coordinate with other Olsson teams, professional staff, technical staff, and clients.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills
- Project Management experience preferred
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- 10 - 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- Revit experience preferred
- Central utility experience preferred
- Data Center experience preferred
- Licensed PE
- Ability to be a self-starter to take on a variety of tasks to best serve the client and their project work
- Investigation and troubleshooting of problems to find solutions
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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.
California Pay Range
$132,000—$180,000 USD
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Source: Olsson on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($132,000) is above 31% of the 2,067 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 60 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,800; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $175,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSenior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers$132K to $180K
Water/Wastewater Engineering Leader - Colorado$133K to $198K
Project Manager - Building Design$136K to $187K
Construction Services Lead$137K to $190K
Construction Services Lead$123K to $178K
Substation Engineering Project Manager$122K to $187K
Public Engagement Senior Coordinator$120K to $160K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers (this listing) | $132K - $180K |
| Water/Wastewater Engineering Leader - Colorado | $133K - $198K |
| Project Manager - Building Design | $136K - $187K |
| Construction Services Lead | $137K - $190K |
| Construction Services Lead | $123K - $178K |
| Substation Engineering Project Manager | $122K - $187K |
| Public Engagement Senior Coordinator | $120K - $160K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-03
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Irvine, CA
$132,000—$180,000 USD
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- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
- Checked
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
