Mechanical Engineer- Hydraulic Calculations

Pond & Company; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

International exposure

Descripción de la vacante

Pond & Company in Bogotá is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in data centers and hydraulic calculations to design and deliver mission-critical cooling and mechanical systems. This role focuses on resilient infrastructure that supports continuous operations in demanding environments.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, and construction support, ensuring code compliance and applying energy-efficient approaches for

Formación

• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including data center or mission-critical projects.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations, cooling systems, and energy efficiency.
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Professional-level English and Spanish proficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform hydraulic calculations for data centers and mission-critical facilities.
• Develop mechanical calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Support development of mechanical redundancy (N, N+1, 2N).
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, civil, architectural, and telecom teams.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and issue resolution during construction.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and vendors throughout projects.
• Evaluate new cooling technologies and industry best practices.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and client requirements.

Conocimientos

Data center experience

Interdisciplinary coordination

Project collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Revit

AFT Fathom

Descripción del empleo

Company: Pond & Company

Position Type: Full-Time

About Pond & Company

Pond is a full-service architecture, engineering, planning, and construction management firm providing innovative solutions for clients across multiple markets, including mission-critical facilities, industrial, federal, transportation, and commercial sectors. Our collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to client success have established Pond as a trusted partner for complex engineering projects worldwide.

Position Summary - RESUMES MUST BE IN ENGLISH

Pond is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with experience in data centers and hydraulic calculations to join our growing team in Bogotá, Colombia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the design and delivery of mission-critical mechanical systems for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers. This individual will play a key role in developing efficient, resilient, and sustainable cooling and mechanical infrastructure that supports continuous operations in critical environments.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout all phases of project delivery, from planning and conceptual design through construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Hydraulic Calculations for data centers and other mission-critical facilities, including cooling, ventilation, and support infrastructure.
• Develop mechanical calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Support development of mechanical redundancy strategies including N, N+1, and 2N configurations.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, civil, architectural, and telecommunications disciplines.
• Support construction administration activities including RFIs, submittal reviews, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Evaluate emerging cooling technologies and industry best practices to support innovative and sustainable data center solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including direct involvement in data center or mission-critical facility projects.
• Knowledge of chilled water systems, direct expansion (DX) systems, cooling towers, pumps, and hydronic systems.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Proficiency with engineering and design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, AFT Fathom or similar software.
• Understanding of energy efficiency principles and mechanical system reliability requirements.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Professional-level proficiency in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Colombian professional registration, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Knowledge of International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Building Code (IBC), and applicable local regulations.
• Experience with liquid cooling technologies, high-density computing environments, and emerging data center cooling solutions.
• Experience working with international clients and globally distributed project teams.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center and mission-critical projects for leading global clients.
• Collaborative and innovative engineering environment focused on technical excellence.
• Professional development, training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary projects across diverse markets and international locations.

Pond is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, inclusion, innovation, and professional excellence in the workplace.