Associate Mechanical Engineer

Aligned Data Centers; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the engineering team on complex data-center design, construction, and operations. You will work with internal and external design teams to ensure technical compliance, from early design direction to site assessments and evaluating new technologies.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, interpretation of construction drawings, and ensuring equipment data aligns with technical standards. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years in data center or mission-critical design, construction, and operations.
• EIT certification or FE exam plan required.
• AutoCAD or Revit experience.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications.
• Ability to understand construction project scopes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• May travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design: Co-author, maintain, and update mechanical technical standards.
• Execute graphical updates to technical standards documentation using Autodesk Revit.
• Co-review engineering drawings against technical standards at every phase of design to catch discrepancies early.
• Support the engineer of record by communicating equipment data, cross-project lessons learned, and design preferences.
• Assist content preparation and presentation material to achieve business approvals.
• Support conceptual/directional design decisions at inception.
• Review and support for major HVAC equipment product performance and operations.
• Execution: Review and support commissioning scripts and activities.
• Review and support for critical MOPs.
• Review and support site observation reports.
• Assist with technical investigations and real-world problem solving.
• Reliability: Provide engineering troubleshooting support to operations teams for system design intent, site performance shortfalls, failures, and issue resolution.
• Translate mechanical concepts clearly to non-technical partners and across disciplines.
• Forward vision: Industry and vendor interaction to stay aware of leading technologies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

This individual will support the engineering team on Aligned’s technical topics and matters and will work directly with the internal and external design teams to ensure technical compliance. As a technical contributor, this individual will play a crucial role in a wide variety of responsibilities ranging from early-stage design direction, to validating installed conditions, to yearly site assessments, and evaluating next level technologies. Working cross functionally, this individual will raise Aligned’s technical capabilities and enhance performance across multiple work streams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design:

• Co-author,maintain, and updatemechanicaltechnicalstandards.

• ExecutegraphicalupdatestotechnicalstandardsdocumentationusingAutodesk Revit.

• Co-reviewengineeringdrawings againsttechnicalstandardsat everyphaseofdesigntocatch discrepanciesearly.

• Supporttheengineer of recordbycommunicatingequipment data,cross-projectlessonslearned, andAligned’sdesign preferences.

• Assistcontent preparation and presentationmaterialto achieve business approvals.

• Supportconceptual/directional design decisionsatinception.

• Review andsupportfor majorHVACequipmentproductperformance andoperations.

• Execution:

• Review and supportfor commissioning scripts andactivities.

• Review andsupportforcriticalMOP’s.

• Review andsupport site observationreports.

• Assistwith technical investigations andreal-worldproblem solving.

• Reliability:

• Provideengineering troubleshootingsupportto operations teamsforsystem design intent,site performance shortfalls, failures, and issue resolution.

• Translate mechanicalconcepts clearly to non-technicalpartnersandacrossdisciplines.

• Forward vision:

• Involvement withinindustry and vendor interaction to be aware of industry leading technologies.

• Collaborate with customer technical needs to ensure Aligned isaware and keeping pace with industry technical developments.

• Completetechnical review and validation ofnewtechnologies.

• Technical understanding and evaluationofsustainable practices.

• Grow understanding of closed loop chilled water plants.

• Grow understanding ofliquid tochip andair-cooleddata halls.

• Grow understanding of CFD modeling and analysis.

• Growunderstanding ofbuilding code requirements andindustry best practice HVAC design.

• Communications:

• Participation indiscussions, written and verbal, withall ofAligned’ s team members.

• Individualshould be able to communicate complex topics to work groupsofvarying technical experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degreeinMechanical Engineeringor equivalent.

• 2+ years ofexperience in data center or mission critical electrical and mechanical design,construction,and operations

• EITcertificationor FE test planrequired

• AutoCAD or Revit experience

• Experiencewithinterpretingconstruction drawings and equipment specifications

• Ability to understand construction project scopes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• May travel at times up to 25%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience troubleshooting technical problems during startup and commissioning

• Background in performing and analyzing buildings using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models

• Professional Engineer (PE) licenseeligible

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COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designsworkflowsand procedures.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability;Demonstratesknowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs;Solicitscustomer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service andassistance; Meets commitments.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifiesappropriate personwith an alternate plan.

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback tomodifydesigns; Applies design principles;Demonstratesattention to detail.

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;Maintainsconfidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control;Remainsopen to others’ ideas and tries new things.

• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions;Exhibitssound andaccuratejudgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includesappropriate peoplein decision-making process; Makestimelydecisions.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;Demonstratesgroup presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Problem Solving -Identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of theirstatus or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality -Demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance;Monitorsown work to ensure quality.

• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;Demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness.

• Safety and Security -Observessafety and security procedures; Determinesappropriate actionbeyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition;Identifiesexternal threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to:

• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA’s offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Company-Sponsored Insurance : Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Optional Benefits : Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Wellness Programs : Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

The above is intended to describe the generalcontent ofand requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,responsibilities,or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AlignedData Centersis an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and is committed to building a team thatrepresentsa variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.All aspects ofemploymentincluding the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.