Data Center Cooling Commercial Cost Engineer

ThermalWorks; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermal Works LLC is seeking a Commercial Cost Engineer to work directly with the COO and CEO, developing accurate cost models for data center cooling systems and supporting pricing and commercial evaluation for domestic and international projects.

This role focuses on OEM equipment, modular systems, and mission-critical infrastructure, collaborating with engineering, operations, and leadership to influence growth, margins, and the scaling of commercial processes in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in equipment pricing, cost engineering, or industrial estimating.
• Experience with large-scale or multi-megawatt systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost models for data center cooling systems, including equipment, logistics, and services.
• Support pricing for single-site, campus, and large-scale deployments.
• Apply pricing tiers and volume breakpoints for multi-megawatt projects.
• Account for regional differences in labor, logistics, compliance, and currency (US and EU).
• Partner with Sales Engineering and Operations to align pricing with technical scope.
• Identify commercial risk and support margin analysis on complex opportunities.
• Contribute to standardizing pricing tools and estimating processes.

Skills

Excel

Cost modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Job description

Thermal Works LLC is seeking a Commercial Cost Engineer to work directly with the COO and CEO, developing accurate cost models for data center cooling systems and supporting pricing and commercial evaluation for domestic and international projects.

This role focuses on OEM equipment, modular systems, and mission-critical infrastructure, collaborating with engineering, operations, and leadership to influence growth, margins, and the scaling of commercial processes in a fast-growing company.