Associate Director, MEP
Core
Designing heat rejection and HVAC systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities, focusing on cooling selection, airflow optimization, and energy efficiency.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Data Center HVAC)
Builds
Data center cooling infrastructure and mechanical systems
Domain
Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HVAC system design, hydronic and air-side system design, heat load calculation, capacity planning, CFD analysis, P&ID development, commissioning procedures, building code interpretation, data center TIER standards knowledge, software proficiency (Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, Ansys, IES, Revit, AutoCAD)
Preferred skills
Master's degree in HVAC or energy management, experience with large-scale greenfield data center design, mentoring junior engineers
Technologies
Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, Ansys, IES, Six Sigma, TileFlow, Pipe-Flo, Cradle, NavisWorks, BIM (Revit), AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Design heat rejection and HVAC systems tailored for data centers; select appropriate cooling equipment (CRAHs, CRAC units, in-row cooling); conduct internal and external CFD simulations; design redundant and fault-tolerant cooling systems; perform heat load calculations and capacity planning; develop air and fluid flow diagrams, P&IDs, and sequence of operations; coordinate with electrical engineers and other trades; review contractor shop drawings and submittals; create Method of Procedures and Commissioning documents.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities
