Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hyperscale Data Centers

Spencer Ogden; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden seeks tenured Mechanical and Commissioning Engineers to support hyperscale data center construction, focusing on mission-critical thermal management, high-density piping, and absolute system reliability.

Responsibilities include designing HVAC systems, running CFD analyses, overseeing commissioning, and collaborating with electrical, structural, and software teams. Projects extend through Q1 2028 with overtime and per diem available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years in mission-critical facilities, data centers, nuclear power plants, maritime engineering.
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics and high-density cooling.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, and CFD analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and review HVAC, chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, and piping layouts.
• Run CFD models to predict airflow and eliminate hot spots.
• Oversee commissioning, startup scripts, and equipment validation.
• Review change requests, troubleshoot advanced mechanical failures, and maintain safety compliance.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, and software teams for seamless infrastructure integration.

Skills

Thermodynamics

High-density cooling

System design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

CFD tools

Job description

Spencer Ogden seeks tenured Mechanical and Commissioning Engineers to support hyperscale data center construction, focusing on mission-critical thermal management, high-density piping, and absolute system reliability.

Responsibilities include designing HVAC systems, running CFD analyses, overseeing commissioning, and collaborating with electrical, structural, and software teams. Projects extend through Q1 2028 with overtime and per diem available.