Senior Data Center MEP Engineer: Cooling & Piping Leader

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer focused on Data Center MEP Systems in Brownsville, TX. You will design cooling and plumbing for hyperscale facilities, conduct heat load analyses, and coordinate with architectural, electrical, and fire-protection teams.

The role includes commissioning support and vendor interaction. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in mission-critical facility design, strong HVAC and liquid cooling knowledge, and familiarity with data center codes and ASHRAE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of mechanical/plumbing design experience for mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with data center cooling and liquid cooling technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical cooling systems for data center facilities.
• Own plumbing system design including domestic water and drainage for cooling.
• Evaluate liquid cooling infrastructure and perform heat load calculations.
• Coordinate drawings with other disciplines and support commissioning.
• Work with vendors on equipment specifications and testing.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and support site selection evaluations.

Skills

HVAC system design

Hydronic systems

P&IDs reading

Data center experience

Liquid cooling knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer focused on Data Center MEP Systems in Brownsville, TX. You will design cooling and plumbing for hyperscale facilities, conduct heat load analyses, and coordinate with architectural, electrical, and fire-protection teams.

The role includes commissioning support and vendor interaction. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in mission-critical facility design, strong HVAC and liquid cooling knowledge, and familiarity with data center codes and ASHRAE