Senior Datacenter MEP Engineer (Lab Infrastructure & Power)

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior MEP Engineer to design and implement datacenter-grade power and cooling infrastructure for lab environments, including DLC, UPS, PDUs, and BMS integration.

You will collaborate with product and facilities teams to scale infrastructure for evolving compute densities, and guide contractors through planning and commissioning processes. A strong mechanical engineering background and datacenter experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of relevant MEP engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on datacenter or critical facility infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with cooling systems including direct liquid cooling (DLC/CDU), chilled water systems, and precision air cooling systems.
• Strong understanding of telemetry, control systems, and DCIM/BMS platforms used to monitor and manage critical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience working with A/E firms, general contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Knowledge of datacenter power systems including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, and power metering.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven record of teamwork across product engineering, facilities, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, specification, and implementation of datacenter-grade power and cooling infrastructure for lab environments, including UPS systems, PDUs, switchgear, DLC distribution, and air conditioning.
• Plan and implement showcase-ready racks and infrastructure that are functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• Lead telemetry and control system architecture for lab facilities, including sensor networks, DCIM platforms, BMS, and real-time environmental monitoring.
• Evaluate and scale infrastructure to support evolving power density and thermal load requirements driven by next-generation computing platforms.
• Collaborate with product and thermal engineering teams to translate system requirements into lab infrastructure designs that can be validated and iterated.
• Provide guidance to contractors and vendors throughout planning, procurement, and construction phases.
• Implement standardized commissioning processes for lab environments.

Skills

Direct liquid cooling

DCIM / BMS telemetry

Power distribution knowledge

Lab infrastructure design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior MEP Engineer to design and implement datacenter-grade power and cooling infrastructure for lab environments, including DLC, UPS, PDUs, and BMS integration.

You will collaborate with product and facilities teams to scale infrastructure for evolving compute densities, and guide contractors through planning and commissioning processes. A strong mechanical engineering background and datacenter experience are required.