Principal Mechanical Engineer-Energy Systems
Core
Define technical roadmap for power generation mechanical systems and technologies, including fuel calculations, CFD, pipeline layouts, and heat/mass balances for mission-critical datacenter loads.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Energy Systems)
Builds
Mechanical architectures, equipment requirements, and enabling technology solutions for datacenter power systems.
Domain
Energy systems, power generation, power grid infrastructure, datacenter cooling and power.
Required skills
fuel-consumption and heat-rate calculations, CFD analysis, piping layout and stress analysis, heat and mass balance development, P&ID development, root cause analysis, technology evaluation, system-level design, compliance with IEEE/FERC/NERC standards, technical strategy communication, AI and digital tools usage.
Preferred skills
expertise in distributed power system design, experience leading complex cross-functional programs, mentoring engineers, balancing technical rigor with implementation practicality.
Technologies
CFD, P&ID, AI tools, digital engineering tools.
Responsibilities
Define technical roadmap for power generation systems; size natural-gas piping, regulators, valves, and compression systems; develop heat and mass balances; evaluate thermal expansion and vibration; conduct root cause analysis; research new technologies; communicate project status to stakeholders; lead technical development of mechanical architectures; partner across utility and grid teams; guide technical evaluation of enabling technologies.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
