Data Center Mechanical Engineer – Thermal Systems & Equity

Blue Signal Search; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Blue Signal Search is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver advanced data center environments, focusing on cooling performance, reliability, and scalable infrastructure. The role drives decisions on mechanical system standards and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, safe operations.

You will evaluate facilities, lead thermal management strategies, and coordinate with external firms to meet project milestones while advancing repeatable

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience, including 4+ years in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Ability to independently evaluate facility infrastructure and establish design requirements, specifications, and standards.
• Strong understanding of mechanical cooling, thermal management, and air-, liquid-, and hybrid cooling approaches.
• Experience with high-density cooling technologies, including liquid distribution equipment and direct-to-chip.
• Coordination with external engineering consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout design and construction.
• Familiarity with mechanical codes, ASHRAE guidelines, and data center reliability standards.
• PE licensure and HPC experience are advantageous.
• Exposure to CFD and advanced cooling configurations is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate facility locations to determine mechanical infrastructure, cooling needs, utility availability, and expansion opportunities.
• Develop design criteria, technical specifications, and mechanical system standards for reliable performance.
• Lead planning of thermal management solutions, including conventional and liquid-based cooling for high-density computing.
• Assess mechanical capacity against demand, identify risks, and propose improvements.
• Coordinate with external engineers, equipment providers, and construction partners to review documentation and calculations.
• Align mechanical designs with overall facility performance and efficiency goals with other engineering teams.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and transition to operation.
• Assist with equipment selection, supplier coordination, and project scheduling for procurement.
• Contribute to repeatable engineering approaches to improve consistency, scalability, and execution for future projects.

Conocimientos

Mechanical Eng

Data center exp

Engineering standards

Thermal management

Cooling systems

High-density cooling

PE licensure

ASHRAE guidelines

CFD exposure

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Blue Signal Search is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver advanced data center environments, focusing on cooling performance, reliability, and scalable infrastructure. The role drives decisions on mechanical system standards and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, safe operations.

You will evaluate facilities, lead thermal management strategies, and coordinate with external firms to meet project milestones while advancing repeatable