Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Cooling Lead

AMPS; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after every five years

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray Engineering in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical scope for hyperscale data centers. You will guide cooling and infrastructure design from concept through turnover, ensuring reliability and N/2N redundancy.

The role requires 7–20 years of data center experience, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. Travel to project sites (10–30%) is expected, with a supportive design/build team environment.

Qualifications

• 7–20 years of mechanical engineering experience with data centers or mission-critical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of critical cooling systems and redundancy strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects.
• Experience in design/build is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required (e.g., 10-30%).

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design process for mission-critical data centers, including chilled water systems, DX systems, CRAH/CRAC, heat rejection, and white-space cooling.
• Guide system development from early concept and basis-of-design through construction documentation, commissioning, and turnover.
• Apply ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidance and critical environment standards to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Perform cooling load calculations, CFD coordination, and mechanical equipment sizing.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, and architectural teams to ensure system integration supporting N, N+1, and 2N redundancy.
• Generate design and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Support construction by reviewing RFIs, submittals, and field conditions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Data center experience

Travel willingness

Design/build experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

ARCO/Murray Engineering in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical scope for hyperscale data centers. You will guide cooling and infrastructure design from concept through turnover, ensuring reliability and N/2N redundancy.

The role requires 7–20 years of data center experience, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. Travel to project sites (10–30%) is expected, with a supportive design/build team environment.