Data Center MEP Engineer: Cooling & Plumbing Lead

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for data center MEP systems to design and commission cooling and fluid infrastructure. You will lead chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, and direct-to-chip cooling while coordinating with other disciplines and vendors.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering degree and 5+ years in mission-critical facility design. Expect extended hours and travel for site work and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in mechanical/plumbing design for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience reading and producing P&IDs and equipment schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical cooling systems for data centers.
• Own plumbing system design for cooling systems.
• Evaluate liquid cooling infrastructure (D2C, rear-door, immersion).
• Perform heat load calculations and airflow modeling.
• Develop piping design, pump sizing, hydraulic calculations.
• Coordinate drawings with architectural, electrical, structural and fire protection disciplines.
• Support commissioning and IST testing of mechanical systems.
• Work with equipment vendors on specifications and factory tests.
• Troubleshoot water treatment and pump issues in facilities.
• Assist due diligence for new site selection and utility readiness.

Skills

Mechanical design

Plumbing design

Heat load calculations

Hydronic systems

Direct liquid cooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID drafting

HVAC systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for data center MEP systems to design and commission cooling and fluid infrastructure. You will lead chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, and direct-to-chip cooling while coordinating with other disciplines and vendors.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering degree and 5+ years in mission-critical facility design. Expect extended hours and travel for site work and commissioning activities.