MEP Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $140/hr

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; AUD 197,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Expert for data centers, on a contract basis. Immediate start with remote work and a commitment of 5–10 hours per week. The role focuses on reviewing complex tasks in data-center environments, validating calculations, and ensuring compliance with codes and data.

Strong communication and ability to interpret large document sets are essential. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in data-center MEP design, and a background with

Qualifications

• 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 with 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 and produce clear technical findings.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Skills

MEP design

Data-center systems

Technical interpretation

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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