Mechanical Engineering Architect

Oracle; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a senior mechanical engineer specializing in data center cooling at scale. You will architect and standardize cooling systems (air, liquid, adiabatic), drive energy efficiency targets, and lead projects from concept through commissioning. The role requires deep CFD/thermal modeling and strong vendor relations across multiple sites.

You will influence decisions with data, champion best practices, and ensure reliability and SLA adherence in high-density environments.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in mechanical engineering or related discipline focused on data center cooling at scale.
• Proven delivery of large, mission-critical cooling projects from design through operations.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of chillers, cooling towers/adiabatic units, pumps/valves, CDUs, CRAH/CRAC, economization, and advanced controls.
• Strong vendor/OEM network and experience driving RFx, technical evaluations, and contract requirements.
• Proficiency with CFD/thermal modeling tools, commissioning practices, and BMS/SCADA/PLC-based control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Architecture and standards: develop reference architectures and technical standards for mechanical systems.
• Efficiency and cost optimization: set targets for PUE, WUE, and perform TCO analyses.
• Design, delivery, and operation: provide technical leadership from concept through commissioning and IST.
• Vendor and industry engagement: manage OEM relationships, RFx/RFPs, and supplier negotiations.
• Stay aligned with ASHRAE TC9.9, Uptime Institute, and local codes.

Skills

CFD/thermal modeling

BMS/SCADA/PLC control

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Job Description

What You’ll do

• Architecture and standards o Develop reference architectures and technical standards for mechanical systems: air cooling (CRAC/CRAH, air-side economization), liquid cooling (CDU, cold plates, rear-door heat exchangers), and adiabatic cooling.o Develop scalable designs for hyperscale and high-density/HPC AI workloads, including redundancy, and control strategies.o Drive adoption of industry best practices aligned with ASHRAE TC9.9, Uptime Institute, and applicable local codes.
• Efficiency and cost optimizationo Set and deliver targets for PUE, and mechanical load reduction; optimize WUE and water risk where applicable.o Lead total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, cost modeling, and energy/capacity planning to reduce both capex and opex.o Implement control sequences and optimization (BMS/SCADA/PLC) to minimize energy without sacrificing reliability or SLAs.
• Design, delivery, and operationso Provide technical leadership from concept through commissioning (L1–L5) and integrated systems testing (IST).o Lead global standard MEP designs, equipment selection, and CFD/thermal modeling; validate performance against design intent.o Partner with Data Center Operations on continuous improvement.
• Vendor and industry engagemento Build and manage strategic relationships with OEMs, integrators, and critical suppliers; lead RFI/RFPs and negotiate technical requirements.o Track industry trends and emerging technologies (e.g., advanced liquid cooling, controls, materials) and develop adoption roadmaps.What you’ll bring.
• 12 years of experience in mechanical engineering or related discipline focused on data center cooling at scale.
• Proven delivery of large, mission-critical cooling projects (air, liquid, adiabatic) from design through operations.
• Deep hands‑on knowledge of chillers, cooling towers/adiabatic units, pumps/valves, CDUs, CRAH/CRAC, economization, and advanced controls.
• Demonstrated improvements in PUE/mechanical load and measurable cost reductions across multiple sites or programs.
• Strong vendor/OEM network and experience driving RFx, technical evaluations, and contract requirements.
• Proficiency with CFD/thermal modeling tools, commissioning practices, and BMS/SCADA/PLC-based control strategies.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision‑making through data.

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $169,800 to $355,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

Career Level – IC6

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