Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Solutions

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of data center mechanical systems, including HVAC, advanced cooling, and fire protection. You will perform calculations, simulations, and analyses to optimize energy efficiency and reliability on mission-critical sites.

Collaborating with electrical, IT, and project teams, you will prepare technical specs, reports, and documentation, support long-term maintenance plans, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering for data centers.
• PE License or willingness to obtain.
• Proven expertise in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection within data centers.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical systems for data centers (HVAC, cooling, fire protection).
• Collaborate with electrical, IT, and project managers across functions.
• Perform calculations, simulations, and analyses to optimize energy efficiency and performance.
• Conduct proactive assessments, maintenance planning, and troubleshooting of critical equipment.
• Develop technical specs, detailed reports, and comprehensive documentation.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning for operations, maintenance, and upgrades.

Skills

HVAC System Design

Fire Protection Systems

Energy Efficiency

Calculations

Simulations

Project Management

Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Troubleshooting

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

• Spearhead the design and development of robust and efficient mechanical systems, encompassing HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), advanced cooling technologies, and comprehensive fire protection systems.


• Foster close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, IT specialists, and project managers.


• Perform meticulous and in-depth calculations, simulations, and rigorous analyses to optimize the energy efficiency, performance, and sustainability of data center operations.


• Conduct regular and proactive assessments, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting on critical mechanical equipment.


• Develop clear, concise, and comprehensive technical specifications, detailed reports, and documentation for all mechanical components, systems, and installations.


• Play a key role in the development of long-term strategic plans for data center operations, maintenance, and upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.


• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on data center solutions.


• PE License - or willing to obtain.


• Proven expertise in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems within a data center environment


• Proficiency in industry-standard software tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar.


• Strong knowledge of energy efficiency principles and sustainability practices.


• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.


• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.


• Availability to travel to project sites.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems in data center environments. Proficient in energy efficiency principles and sustainability practices, with strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Engineering Degree


• HVAC System Design


• Energy Efficiency Optimization


• Project Management Skills


• PE License

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Engineering


• HVAC


• Plumbing


• Fire Protection Systems


• Energy Efficiency Principles


• Sustainability Practices


• Calculations


• Simulations


• Troubleshooting


• Technical Specifications

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving


• Communication


• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• PE License

Industry Keywords

• Data Center Solutions


• Predictive Maintenance


• Technical Documentation


• Cross-Functional Teams


• Project Sites

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD


• SolidWorks