Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer – Remote

Prime Data Centers; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Compensation: $220K - $245K

401k employer match

Premium medical/dental/vision/life

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for data center projects, including new construction, expansions, retrofits, and equipment standards.

You will work with VP of Engineering and partners to ensure design excellence and cost efficiency. The role supports design and construction teams, reviews design packages, and analyzes equipment performance using CFD, load calculations, and energy modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. FE exam/EIT preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in mission critical or data center mechanical design/construction.
• Understanding of critical cooling infrastructure and redundancy.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, CFD, psychrometrics, load/energy calculations.
• Experience with IBC/IMC and data center standards (ASHRAE) in design.

Responsibilities

• Support master planning and concept designs for data center projects.
• Review RFPs for design services and perform bid level/scope verification.
• Analyze design deliverables, calculations, and provide ROI-based recommendations.
• Assist in commissioning and on-site testing of mechanical systems when required.
• Participate in meetings with design consultants, customers, and operations teams.

Skills

3+ years experience

critical cooling

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

FE exam or EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

CFD analysis

Psychrometric analysis

Load/Energy calculations

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for data center projects, including new construction, expansions, retrofits, and equipment standards.

You will work with VP of Engineering and partners to ensure design excellence and cost efficiency. The role supports design and construction teams, reviews design packages, and analyzes equipment performance using CFD, load calculations, and energy modeling.