Mechanical Engineer

ThermalWorks; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its dynamic team, focusing on the design and optimization of cutting-edge HVAC systems for data centers. This role is crucial for enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in cooling technologies. You will collaborate with a talented R&D team to deliver scalable solutions that meet the unique thermal management needs of high-performance environments. If you're passionate about making a positive impact through sustainable engineering practices and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team of change-makers and be part of a journey towards a more sustainable future.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Growth opportunities

Autonomy in work

Impactful projects

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in HVAC system design for data centers.
• Strong knowledge of energy-efficient design practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize HVAC systems for high-density data centers.
• Perform thermal load calculations and airflow management strategies.

Skills

HVAC System Design

Energy Efficiency

Thermal Load Management

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or HVAC Engineering

Tools

Trane Trace

Carrier HAP

EnergyPlus

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Thermal Works LLC has an exciting opportunity for the Mechanical Engineer to join our team, working directly with the Research & Development Team to ensure the smooth execution of strategic initiatives. We are looking for someone who is organized, proactive, and capable of working independently. The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in designing, analyzing, and optimizing HVAC systems that support the performance and efficiency of our data center projects. Your expertise in HVAC system design, energy efficiency, and cooling technologies will be critical in ensuring the highest levels of reliability and operational efficiency for data center clients. You will work closely with the R&D team to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient, and scalable HVAC solutions tailored to the thermal management needs of data centers.

Thermal Works values efficiency and strives to maintain smooth operations. Our primary focus is on providing an integrated cooling system for data centers and commercial buildings that dramatically reduces the energy demand, water consumption and cost of cooling. It transforms the economics and eco-metrics of commercial cooling with zero water solutions that outperform air- and water-cooled systems in any climate.

Thermal Works solutions are sustainable and cutting-edge. For that reason, we are highly selective about the people we bring on board because our work depends on it. Change and progress happen quickly, and we must be able to trust one another to be honest, communicative, reliable, and self-motivated. We seek ultra-creatives and superstar performers with a sense of humility and a hunger to make a positive impact in the world. We offer flexibility and endless growth opportunities to those who can harness their skills and talents and identify how and where to use them to add value. Thermal Works is looking for someone to join our team to help us move the needle towards sustainable change. Are you ready to join the journey?

Key Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

HVAC System Design:

• Design, model, and specify HVAC systems, including cooling, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, that meet the high-performance needs of data centers.
• Focus on critical systems, such as precision cooling, computer room air conditioning (CRAC), in-row cooling, chilled water systems, and air-side economization.
• Design systems that account for high-density server loads, redundant cooling systems, and failover configurations to maintain optimal temperatures in mission-critical environments.

Thermal Load Management:

• Perform detailed thermal load calculations to ensure cooling systems are adequately designed for the heat dissipation requirements of high-density data centers.
• Implement airflow management strategies, including hot and cold aisle containment, to optimize cooling efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability:

• Incorporate energy-efficient design practices such as free cooling, evaporative cooling, and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems to maximize energy savings.
• Design systems with a focus on sustainability, ensuring that data center HVAC systems align with energy use reduction goals, local regulations, and sustainability certifications (e.g., LEED, ASHRAE).

System Integration & Coordination:

• Work closely with electrical engineers, architects, and other disciplines to ensure HVAC systems integrate smoothly with the overall design of the data center.
• Coordinate the mechanical system design with structural requirements and other building systems to ensure compatibility and efficiency.

Skills & Requirements

Education / Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in HVAC system design, with a focus on data centers or similar mission-critical facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and optimizing HVAC systems for high-density, high-performance environments.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or HVAC Engineering.
• LEED accreditation or ASHRAE certification.
• Experience with data center cooling technologies (e.g., liquid cooling, direct expansion systems, modular cooling).

Specific Skills / Abilities

HVAC Design Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, including CRAC units, air handling units, and chillers.
• Proficient in heat load analysis, airflow modeling, and thermal simulation for data center environments.

Software Proficiency:

• Proficiency in HVAC design and simulation software (e.g., Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, EnergyPlus, or similar).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools for system layout and coordination.

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability:

• Expertise in designing energy-efficient HVAC systems, including free cooling, economization, and renewable energy integration.
• Familiarity with industry standards for sustainable data center design, including ASHRAE 90.1, LEED, and energy modeling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, electrical engineers, and contractors, to ensure HVAC designs meet project goals.

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:

• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC system performance issues and develop innovative solutions to optimize cooling and energy use.

Attention to Detail:

• Meticulous attention to detail in both design work and system commissioning to ensure systems meet design specifications and perform as expected.

Great Place to Work

• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
• A flexible, autonomous work environment.
• A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
• Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
• Growth and travel opportunities.
• A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.

About Our Parent Company, Endeavour Energy

Endeavour is the main hub—a self-sustaining incubation platform for innovation—within a larger ecosystem focused on sustainable infrastructure. It provides the space, time, and all necessary resources to take advanced technologies from ideation through development to launch. Every day we are helping innovators to develop and launch global solutions to tackle global challenges, which is no easy task. Our teams work extremely hard because we all believe in Endeavour’s mission: to guarantee clean water and renewable energy to everyone, everywhere. We are working hard to decentralize infrastructure and deploy innovative energy, water, and waste treatment solutions that are more sustainable and more profitable than those currently in existence. Our team of passionate change-makers want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Endeavour prides itself on hiring talented, highly motivated people because that’s what our mission requires. There is a strong sense of camaraderie between good-natured people who bring their A-game to work, every day, to make a difference. To work at Endeavour is to know that you are part of something special—something bigger than yourself.

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time

Reports to: Chief Innovation Officer

Location: Remote

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: Technology, Information and Media