Senior Data Center MEP Engineer — Thermal & Commissioning

Spacex; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an MEP Engineer to design, specify, and commission cooling and fluid systems for data center infrastructure. The role spans design reviews and hands‑on startup in a fast‑paced environment at our Texas facility.

You will lead cooling, piping, and water systems, perform heat load calculations, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure reliable critical facilities. Travel to sites for commissioning and construction may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical/plumbing design for mission‑critical facilities, data centers, or comparable industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical cooling systems for data center facilities: chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, air handling units, and cooling towers
• Own plumbing system design: domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, makeup water, and process piping for cooling systems
• Evaluate and specify facility liquid cooling infrastructure (direct-to-chip, rear-door heat exchangers, immersion cooling)
• Perform heat load calculations, airflow modeling, and capacity planning to ensure design requirements are met
• Develop piping design, pump sizing, and hydraulic calculations for chilled water and condenser water loops
• Review and coordinate mechanical/plumbing drawings with architectural, electrical, structural, and fire protection disciplines
• Support commissioning of mechanical systems: functional performance testing, IST, and level 5 commissioning for critical cooling infrastructure
• Work directly with equipment vendors on technical specifications and factory witness testing
• Troubleshoot operational issues in existing facilities — water treatment, pump cavitation, control valve failures, capacity shortfalls
• Support due diligence and technical evaluation for new site selection, including utility water availability and existing mechanical infrastructure condition

Skills

HVAC system design

Hydronic systems

Piping design

Reading construction documents

Collaboration with disciplines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related discipline

Tools

P&IDs

HVAC equipment sizing

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an MEP Engineer to design, specify, and commission cooling and fluid systems for data center infrastructure. The role spans design reviews and hands‑on startup in a fast‑paced environment at our Texas facility.

You will lead cooling, piping, and water systems, perform heat load calculations, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure reliable critical facilities. Travel to sites for commissioning and construction may be required.