Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Cooling Leader

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Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program
ESOP
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarship
Sabbatical program
Volunteer leave
Charitable match
Health insurance
Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray Engineering in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for hyperscale data centers. You will guide cooling infrastructure from concept through turnover, ensuring reliability and efficiency for mission-critical environments.

Ideal candidates have extensive data center experience, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and a willingness to travel to project sites. The role offers a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

  • 7–20 years of mechanical engineering experience with data centers or mission-critical systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites (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 through construction documentation, commissioning, and turnover.
  • Apply ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidance to ensure reliability and efficiency.
  • Perform cooling load calculations, CFD coordination, and equipment sizing.
  • Coordinate with electrical, controls, and architectural teams to ensure system integration with 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit
AutoCAD

Job description

ARCO/Murray Engineering in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for hyperscale data centers. You will guide cooling infrastructure from concept through turnover, ensuring reliability and efficiency for mission-critical environments.

Ideal candidates have extensive data center experience, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and a willingness to travel to project sites. The role offers a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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