5277 - Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Annual bonus

Total Rewards package

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Mid-level Mechanical Engineer to support the Technical Operations team in optimizing and maintaining data center facilities.

You will lead projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues to ensure reliable operations. You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to energy-efficiency initiatives, and help implement sustainable measures across the data center fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience in data center or commercial HVAC engineering is preferred.
• Proficient with CAD and CFD basics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects, from design to execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize mechanical systems for data center infrastructure.
• Support testing plans and corrective actions for optimization of data center equipment (CRAHs, CRACs, Chillers, AHUs, MAUs, humidifiers, etc.).
• Participate in review of client expansions and sales opportunities to ensure the standard data center design can support the contractual mechanical requirements.
• Support efficiency targets and KPIs for data center equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, providing technical expertise to support the team.
• Participate in the implementation of energy-efficiency measures and sustainability initiatives.
• Mentor and guide entry-level mechanical engineers in their professional growth.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermodynamics

CAD

CFD

Data center knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

Outlook/Teams/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

CFD

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

As a Mid-level Mechanical Engineer at NTT Global Data Centers Americas, you will play a crucial role in the Technical Operations team, contributing to the optimization and reliability of our data center facilities. Building on your experience, you will lead mechanical engineering projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and modify mechanical systems for data center infrastructure. Your technical expertise will be instrumental in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues and providing solutions to ensure smooth operations. In this mid-level position, you will have the opportunity to mentor entry-level mechanical engineers and actively contribute to the implementation of energy-efficiency measures and sustainability initiatives.

What we are looking for

As a Mid-level Mechanical Engineer at NTT Global Data Centers Americas, you will play a crucial role in the Technical Operations team, contributing to the optimization and reliability of our data center facilities. Building on your experience, you will lead mechanical engineering projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and modify mechanical systems for data center infrastructure. Your technical expertise will be instrumental in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues and providing solutions to ensure smooth operations. In this mid-level position, you will have the opportunity to mentor entry-level mechanical engineers and actively contribute to the implementation of energy-efficiency measures and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects, from design to execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize mechanical systems for data center infrastructure.
• Support testing plans and corrective actions for optimization of data center equipment (CRAHs, CRACs, Chillers, AHUs, MAUs, humidifiers, etc.).
• Participate in review of client expansions and sales opportunities to ensure the standard data center design can support the contractual mechanical requirements (IT load densities, cooling requirements, deployment layout, airflow balance, SLAs, outages criteria, space monitoring).
• Support efficiency targets and KPIs for data center equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, providing technical expertise to support the team.
• Participate in the implementation of energy-efficiency measures and sustainability initiatives.
• Mentor and guide entry-level mechanical engineers in their professional growth.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.

Knowledge & Attributes

• Demonstrate practical analytical skills to correctly identify the problem, determine the root cause, and provide sound business solutions.
• Ability to work with limited oversight on complex issues.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and thermodynamics.
• Basic skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD).
• Basic skills in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Able to analyze and interpret data from psychrometric charts.
• Basic knowledge of data center electrical systems.
• Ability to apply affinity laws to engineering analysis.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, BlueBeam.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience in data center or commercial HVAC engineering is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Work from home environment.
• Occasional visits to Data Center environments, which may be under construction for client builds, and subject to loud noises.
• Daily usage of a computer and/or workstation keyboards and terminals.
• Regularly moves equipment and other hardware up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently move about inside and outside of data center / facility
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Ascend / Descend a ladder and perform duties atop a raised platform.
• Position self in small spaces.
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Perform work during US business hours and time zones.

Work conditions & other requirements

• Work onsite at a data center location.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and loud noises.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Travel required 10% of time.
• Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection.
• Must be willing to occasionally work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, and early mornings to maintain communication with our global partners and counterparts in the organization.

Compensation

For roles residing in the US, we share pay and benefit levels to support pay transparency requirements. For other countries, we are more than happy to share our competitive pay and benefit levels during the interview process. This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable. NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is: 94,700 - 150,000. All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance. Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business - large and small - has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime. NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Data centers are the foundation of the digital world and at NTT Global Data Centers, we are one of the largest providers across the globe. We offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers that deliver opportunities to shape our ever-changing world. Our diverse, inspiring workforce is the heart and soul of our company, providing the best experience for our clients every day. By bringing together our global capabilities and local expertise, we help our clients achieve their goals, anywhere in the world. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary and work to create a more sustainable world with rewarding benefits for everyone - clients, employees, investors, partners, and communities.