Lead Mechanical Engineer for Data Center
Core
Designing and optimizing heat rejection, HVAC, and cooling systems for large-scale data centers and mission-critical facilities.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Data Center HVAC & Cooling Systems)
Builds
Data center cooling infrastructure, including air/water side systems, containment solutions, and redundancy mechanisms.
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Mechanical Engineering
Required skills
HVAC system design, hydronic calculations, CFD analysis, heat load calculation, P&ID development, BIM modeling, code compliance interpretation, project coordination
Preferred skills
Master's degree in HVAC/Energy, mentoring junior engineers, greenfield data center design experience
Technologies
Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, Ansys, IES, Revit, AutoCAD, NavisWorks, TileFlow, Pipe-Flo, Cradle, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Design heat rejection and HVAC systems tailored to data center cooling requirements; conduct internal and external CFD simulations to optimize airflow and identify hotspots; perform heat load calculations and capacity planning for future expansions; design redundant and fault-tolerant cooling systems; develop technical drawings, specifications, and commissioning procedures; coordinate with electrical engineers and other trades on project integration.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities
