Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing & HVAC

Epoch Biodesign; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity packages

Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Join Crusoe Energy in Arvada as a Level III Mechanical Engineer. In this position, you'll be integral in creating production-ready 3D models and drawings focused on HVAC and plumbing systems for advanced data centers. Ideal candidates will possess 4-6 years of mechanical design experience and a solid foundation in thermal management.

The role involves collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with all engineering standards and regulatory requirements. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including equity and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in mechanical design, particularly in data center cooling.
• Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards and thermal guidelines.
• Ability to solve engineering problems using a first principles approach.

Responsibilities

• Execute transformation of customer requirements into production-ready models.
• Develop heat load calculations for both air and liquid cooling systems.
• Ensure product designs comply with regulatory codes and standards.

Skills

3D modeling software proficiency (SolidWorks)

HVAC and plumbing systems design

Thermal management expertise

Detail-oriented with precision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem‑solving, opportunity‑finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high‑performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About This Role

Join Crusoe Energy as a Level III Mechanical Engineer. In this role, you will execute the transformation of customer requirements into production‑ready 3D models and detailed drawings for modular integrated electronics buildings and standalone power distribution equipment. You will take a lead role in the heating, cooling, plumbing, and overall mechanical systems design, transitioning our focus toward advanced air and liquid cooling infrastructures for engineered‑to‑order data centers. You will focus on creating precise fabrication drawings and ensuring designs are functional and compliant with regulatory and commercial codes. This position requires a collaborative engineer with strong 3D modeling skills, a solid understanding of mechanical design related to modular buildings, and specific expertise in data center thermal management.

What You'll Be Working On

• HVAC & Cooling Systems: Develop comprehensive heat load calculations for both air and liquid cooling systems tailored to high‑density compute environments.
• Mechanical Design & Documentation: Specify high‑efficiency cooling equipment, pumps, heat exchangers, and chillers for modular integrated buildings and critical power distribution equipment.
• Systems Design & P&IDs: Size piping networks, specify valve isolation and monitoring systems, and develop detailed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Technical Documentation: Develop specification sheets, bills of materials (BOMs), detailed assembly instructions, and manufacturing documents with a high standard for accuracy.
• Code Compliance: Ensure product designs comply with regulatory requirements, commercial codes, customer specifications, and engineering standards.
• Cross‑Functional & Structural Support: Contribute directly to structural and architectural design efforts, ensuring mechanical systems integrate seamlessly into modular/factory‑integrated data centers.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in model reviews and drawing checks as part of the engineering design release process to ensure quality and design accuracy, and assist in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for mechanical systems.
• Manufacturing Efficiency: Participate in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Excellence (DFx) reviews to support cost reduction and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Lifecycle Management: Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as part of product release and lifecycle management, coordinating with cross‑functional teams for smooth implementation.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to support customer inquiries and resolve technical problems.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Experience: 4-6 years of experience in mechanical design, with an emphasis on data center cooling, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with 3D modeling software, specifically SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, to manage complex designs and assemblies.
• Industry Expertise: Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards (specifically TC 9.9), thermal guidelines for data processing environments, and a working understanding of BMS/EPMS integration.
• First Principles: Ability to solve engineering problems, including thermodynamic and fluid flow challenges, utilizing a first principles approach to design and analysis.
• Code Application: Working knowledge of building codes, energy codes, and UL listings, with the ability to interpret and apply them to designs.
• Detail Orientation: Meticulous commitment to detail ensuring precision in design, analysis, and documentation.
• Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety‑sensitive position and/or is located in a safety‑sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.
• Physical & Operational Requirements: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Bonus Points

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience performing CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) modeling for airflow and thermal optimization.
• Experience using Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) software.
• Experience with simulation and analysis software, such as FEA or FDM.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $125,000 -$145,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. (#INDMFG)

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.