MEP Engineer - Data Center Specialist

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Expert for data centers on a contract basis. This remote role requires 5–10 hours per week and offers $100–$140 per hour.

As part of the data-center team, you will review complex engineering tasks focusing on cooling, hydronic systems, HVAC and electrical systems, verify calculations, and ensure compliance with codes and equipment data. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• Must-Have: 2+ years of experience in data-center or mission-critical MEP design.
• Strong command of data-center systems and relevant codes.
• Ability to interpret large document sets and explain technical issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Review complex engineering tasks in data-center environments, focusing on cooling, hydronic, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Check assumptions, calculations, and standards; ensure compliance with codes and equipment data.
• Identify ambiguities and improve task prompts, acceptance criteria, and rubrics.
• Validate corrected tasks end to end and produce clear technical findings.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Skills

Data-center MEP

Independent work

Clear communication

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Expert — Data Centers

Type: Contract

Compensation: $100–$140/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 5–10 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Review complex engineering tasks in data-center environments. Focus on cooling, hydronic systems, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Check engineering assumptions, calculations, and standards. Ensure compliance with codes and equipment data.
• Identify ambiguities and improve task prompts, acceptance criteria, and rubrics.
• Validate corrected tasks end to end. Produce clear technical findings.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must-Have • 2+ years of experience in data-center or mission-critical MEP design.
• Strong command of data-center systems and relevant codes.
• Ability to interpret large document sets and explain technical issues clearly.

Preferred

• Experience at a leading multidisciplinary or consulting engineering firm.
• PE or recognized commissioning credential.

Start Date

Immediate start

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