Senior Mechanical Engineer

Metric DCX; United States; Remote; USD 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical engineering across multiple data center infrastructure projects, with a focus on liquid cooling, thermal management and mission-critical cooling systems.

You will shape engineering standards, influence technical decisions, and support delivery of next-generation AI infrastructure across a remote US-based role with up to 25% travel. Lead and mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Active PE license required.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of data center cooling systems and liquid cooling.
• Experience with direct-to-chip cooling, CDUs, and chilled-water systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering and design across multiple data center infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review cooling solutions for high-density AI/GPU environments, including direct-to-chip liquid cooling, CDUs and secondary cooling loops.
• Oversee chilled-water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers and associated piping systems.
• Review mechanical calculations, equipment sizing, piping layouts, P&IDs and engineering specifications.
• Establish mechanical design standards and ensure consistency across projects.
• Lead technical design reviews and resolve engineering and constructability challenges.
• Work closely with electrical engineers, construction teams, equipment manufacturers and external consultants.
• Support equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.

Skills

Thermal design

Liquid cooling

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Direct-to-chip cooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure

Location: Remote – Anywhere in the US

Travel: Up to 25%

Salary: Up to $210,000 Base

Employment: Full-Time / Permanent

The Opportunity

Metric DCX is retained by a rapidly growing technology infrastructure business delivering advanced data center solutions for high-density AI and GPU computing environments.

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of mechanical engineering across multiple data center infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on liquid cooling, thermal management and mission-critical cooling systems.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping engineering standards, influencing technical decisions and supporting the delivery of next-generation AI infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering and design across multiple data center infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review cooling solutions for high-density AI/GPU environments, including direct-to-chip liquid cooling, CDUs and secondary cooling loops.
• Oversee chilled-water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers and associated piping systems.
• Review mechanical calculations, equipment sizing, piping layouts, P&IDs and engineering specifications.
• Establish mechanical design standards and ensure consistency across projects.
• Lead technical design reviews and resolve engineering and constructability challenges.
• Work closely with electrical engineers, construction teams, equipment manufacturers and external consultants.
• Support equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) licence – required.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience within data centers, mission-critical facilities or similarly complex infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of data center cooling systems, hydronics and liquid cooling technologies.
• Experience with CDUs, chilled-water systems, pumps, heat exchangers and associated controls.
• Understanding of ASHRAE guidelines and relevant mechanical building codes.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engage with senior technical stakeholders.
• Hyperscale or colocation data center projects.
• High-density AI/GPU infrastructure and direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
• Leading engineering teams or establishing company-wide design standards.
• Modular or prefabricated infrastructure solutions.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Remote position with flexibility to be based anywhere in the US.
• Competitive base salary up to $210,000.
• Exposure to advanced AI and high-density data center infrastructure.
• Opportunity to influence engineering strategy and technical standards.
• Work across multiple projects with a growing infrastructure business.