Lead Data Center Mechanical Engineer (Thermal & CFD)

Google; New York (NY); On-site; USD 171,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Maternity Leave

Baby Bonding Leave

Holidays

Job summary

Google seeks a Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center Technology Systems team to serve as a technical lead for global mechanical infrastructure, pioneering next-generation cooling components and modular design to accelerate deployments.

You will perform detailed thermal analyses, CFD, and hydraulic modeling to support scalable, efficient data centers. Collaboration with Planning, Ops, and Execution teams will drive cross-functional solutions for Google's AI and infrastructure needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
• Experience using software tooling to conduct thermal analysis, CFD, or hydraulic modeling for air and waterside systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop technical project documentation, specifications, or commissioning plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for global mechanical infrastructure, leading the design, testing, and deployment of custom data center cooling components and next-generation technologies.
• Implement offsite modular construction and pre-fabrication strategies to streamline deployment timelines and improve infrastructure scalability.
• Conduct detailed thermal analysis, CFD, and hydraulic modeling of complex air and waterside systems to validate proposed technologies.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, and Execution teams to optimize the fleet and integrate complex mechanical systems parallel to project schedules to support machine learning demands.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive engineering project packages, including statements of work, product specifications, drawings, and commissioning test plans.

Skills

Thermal analysis

CFD

Hydraulic modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Cadence Reality DC Design

AFT Fathom

AutoPipe

Job description

Google seeks a Mechanical Engineer for the Data Center Technology Systems team to serve as a technical lead for global mechanical infrastructure, pioneering next-generation cooling components and modular design to accelerate deployments.

You will perform detailed thermal analyses, CFD, and hydraulic modeling to support scalable, efficient data centers. Collaboration with Planning, Ops, and Execution teams will drive cross-functional solutions for Google's AI and infrastructure needs.