Data Center HVAC Mechanical Engineer

Equinix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, a global leader in digital infrastructure, seeks a Mechanical SME for Americas Operations focusing on HVAC architecture and data center reliability. You will drive efficiency and capacity improvements across mission-critical facilities, collaborating with regional and global teams.

Key responsibilities include leading energy optimization projects, supporting site teams in mechanical and controls enhancements, and contributing to best-practice development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical system design, operations, and/or project planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and construction teams.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation, including SOWs, design drawings, and technical reports.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Basic French language proficiency for routine business interactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop energy efficiency and sellable capacity projects through engineering investigations and ROI analyses for approval.
• Provide technical guidance for approved projects, coordinating with site teams and management through commissioning and handover.
• Identify optimization opportunities and guide site teams on mechanical and controls improvements using SOO knowledge and best practices.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to refine policies, procedures, and asset lifecycle strategies.
• Diagnose root causes of failures in critical facility systems during emergencies or audits and implement rapid corrective actions.
• Act as Energy Champion, driving metrics like PUE and WUE with reporting to internal teams and auditors.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Written & verbal communication

Travel up to 25%

French language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ACAD / Revit

Job description

Equinix, a global leader in digital infrastructure, seeks a Mechanical SME for Americas Operations focusing on HVAC architecture and data center reliability. You will drive efficiency and capacity improvements across mission-critical facilities, collaborating with regional and global teams.

Key responsibilities include leading energy optimization projects, supporting site teams in mechanical and controls enhancements, and contributing to best-practice development.