Data Center MEP Systems Engineer

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an MEP Engineer to design, specify, and commission cooling and fluid systems for our data center infrastructure. You will work at the intersection of facilities engineering and plant operations, reviewing designs and participating in startup activities.

The role requires a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in mechanical/plumbing design for critical facilities or data centers, with knowledge of HVAC, water systems, and immersion cooling technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience designing mechanical/plumbing systems for mission-critical facilities.
• Ability to read/produce construction documents and equipment schedules.
• Direct data center or hyperscale/colocation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical cooling systems for data center facilities (chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, cooling towers).
• Own plumbing system design (domestic water, sanitary, drainage, makeup water).
• Evaluate liquid cooling infrastructure (DTC, rear-door exchangers, immersion cooling).
• Perform heat load calculations and airflow modeling to meet requirements.
• Develop piping design and hydraulic calculations for loops.
• Review drawings with other disciplines and coordinate interfaces.
• Support commissioning, FPT, IST for critical cooling infra.
• Liaise with equipment vendors on specs and tests.
• Troubleshoot water treatment, pump cavitation, valve issues.
• Assist due diligence for new site selection and utility assessments.

Skills

Mechanical design

Plumbing design

HVAC systems

Water treatment

P&IDs & drawings

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an MEP Engineer to design, specify, and commission cooling and fluid systems for our data center infrastructure. You will work at the intersection of facilities engineering and plant operations, reviewing designs and participating in startup activities.

The role requires a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in mechanical/plumbing design for critical facilities or data centers, with knowledge of HVAC, water systems, and immersion cooling technologies.