Senior Data Center Cooling Engineer, CFD & Modular Systems

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to serve as a technical lead for our global mechanical infrastructure in data centers. You will pioneer next-generation cooling systems, integrate modular design, and collaborate across Planning, Operations, and Execution to support machine learning demands.

You will leverage advanced software tools for detailed thermal analysis and CFD, delivering engineering specifications and commissioning plans while ensuring compliance with codes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
• Experience using software tooling to conduct thermal analysis, CFD, or hydraulic modelling for air and waterside systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop technical project documentation, specifications, or commissioning plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for global mechanical infrastructure, leading design, testing, and deployment of cooling components and next-generation technologies.
• Implement offsite modular construction and pre-fabrication strategies to streamline deployment timelines and improve scalability.
• Conduct detailed thermal analysis, CFD, and hydraulic modelling to validate proposed technologies.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, and Execution to optimise fleet and integrate systems for ML demands.
• Prepare and deliver engineering project packages including statements of work, specifications, drawings, and commissioning test plans.

Skills

Thermal analysis

CFD

Hydraulic modelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Facility design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Cadence Reality DC Design

AFT Fathom

AutoPipe

Job description

Google in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to serve as a technical lead for our global mechanical infrastructure in data centers. You will pioneer next-generation cooling systems, integrate modular design, and collaborate across Planning, Operations, and Execution to support machine learning demands.

You will leverage advanced software tools for detailed thermal analysis and CFD, delivering engineering specifications and commissioning plans while ensuring compliance with codes and