Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Cooling & Piping

Energy Jobline ZR; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer contribution

Fully paid health insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

iM Data Centers in Ft. Lauderdale, FL seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer focused on data center design and build.

You will develop modular data center mechanical systems, focusing on cooling, airflow, piping, and integration with other disciplines to ensure reliable, scalable deployments. The role requires 5+ years in mission-critical or data center environments, proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years mechanical engineering experience, preferably with data centers.
• Strong understanding of cooling systems and data center infrastructure.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience supporting construction, fabrication, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for modular data centers.
• Support mechanical system architecture, including cooling systems and piping.
• Prepare layouts, piping diagrams, equipment schedules and drawings.
• Help establish design standards for repeatable modular builds.
• Ensure designs comply with mechanical codes and energy standards.
• Coordinate with electrical, fire suppression, controls, structural, and architectural teams.
• Support factory build with BOMs, shop drawings, and commissioning.
• Review cooling capacity, airflow, and equipment clearances.
• Troubleshoot field and factory mechanical issues and drive corrective actions.
• Interface with customers, inspectors, vendors, manufacturers, and subcontractors when required.
• Assist in project documentation and communication for stakeholders.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Data center design

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

iM Data Centers in Ft. Lauderdale, FL seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer focused on data center design and build.

You will develop modular data center mechanical systems, focusing on cooling, airflow, piping, and integration with other disciplines to ensure reliable, scalable deployments. The role requires 5+ years in mission-critical or data center environments, proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.