Site Planning Engineer - Onsite in Chippewa Falls, WI

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Site Planning Engineer to support the deployment of HPC systems onsite in Chippewa Falls, WI. You will assess facility readiness, develop site planning solutions, and coordinate with customers and engineering teams to ensure smooth installation.

This role requires a technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with experience in facility design or system planning.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; with 1‑2 years of hands‑on system planning, installation or facilities computer room/facility design.
• 0–2 years of experience in electrical or mechanical design, gained through engineering or related professional work.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer site planning documentation, including power and cooling requirements, floor layouts, equipment specifications, and installation guidelines.
• Serve as a technical advisor to customers, facility engineering teams, and project stakeholders throughout the planning and deployment process.
• Assess customer facilities and infrastructure to determine readiness for system installation, operation, and long‑term support.
• Provide recommendations related to power, cooling, space utilisation, equipment accessibility, and mechanical infrastructure requirements.
• Support installation planning activities, including logistics coordination, shipping requirements, rigging strategies, and site preparation.
• Participate in system installation, start‑up, and commissioning activities to help ensure successful deployment and operational readiness.
• Work closely with customers to validate compliance with facility, power, cooling, and mechanical infrastructure requirements.
• Travel to customer locations as needed to support site planning, installation, and deployment activities (approximately 15‑30%).

Skills

AutoCAD

Engineering drawings

Power distribution

Mechanical systems

Facility infrastructure

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Site Planning Engineer - Onsite in Chippewa Falls, WI

Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge‑to‑cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

The Site Planning Engineer is a customer‑facing technical resource responsible for supporting the successful deployment of high‑performance computing (HPC) systems. Acting as a trusted advisor throughout the deployment lifecycle, this role assesses facility readiness, develops site planning solutions, and helps ensure seamless installation and integration of advanced computing platforms. Working closely with subject matter experts, facility engineers, customers, and cross‑functional engineering teams, the Site Planning Engineer develops expertise in thermal management, power distribution, mechanical systems, and data centre infrastructure. This position plays a key role in delivering reliable, efficient, and high‑quality deployments that align with customer requirements and industry’s best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop customer site planning documentation, including power and cooling requirements, floor layouts, equipment specifications, and installation guidelines.
• Serve as a technical advisor to customers, facility engineering teams, and project stakeholders throughout the planning and deployment process.
• Assess customer facilities and infrastructure to determine readiness for system installation, operation, and long‑term support.
• Provide recommendations related to power, cooling, space utilisation, equipment accessibility, and mechanical infrastructure requirements.
• Support installation planning activities, including logistics coordination, shipping requirements, rigging strategies, and site preparation.
• Participate in system installation, start‑up, and commissioning activities to help ensure successful deployment and operational readiness.
• Work closely with customers to validate compliance with facility, power, cooling, and mechanical infrastructure requirements.
• Travel to customer locations as needed to support site planning, installation, and deployment activities (approximately 15‑30%).

Engineering Collaboration & Technical Growth

• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, electrical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to support successful product deployments and customer outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and external development partners.
• Contribute technical analysis, engineering recommendations, and problem‑solving expertise to project teams.
• Effectively communicate technical information, project status, and recommendations through reports, presentations, and customer interactions.
• Continuously expand knowledge of data centre infrastructure, cooling technologies, power systems, and high‑performance computing environments.

Required Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; with 1‑2 years of hands‑on system planning, installation or facilities computer room/facility design.
• 0–2 years of experience in electrical or mechanical design, gained through engineering or related professional work.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical Engineering experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical systems related to equipment installation, cooling systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Basic knowledge of electrical power distribution and facility infrastructure.
• Understanding of single‑phase and three‑phase electrical systems.
• Ability to evaluate power requirements and assess infrastructure readiness for equipment deployments.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Sound judgment with strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Communicates technical information clearly to all audiences.
• Customer‑focused with a commitment to quality service.
• Well‑organised and able to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment or materials up to 40 lbs.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance, if required.
• Committed to safety, quality engineering, and customer success.

Accessibility & Inclusion

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job Information

Job: Engineering
Job Level: TCP_01

Annual Salary USD 95,800 - 220,500 in Wisconsin
Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

HPE is an EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

HPE is an EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

HPE is a veteran- and disability-sensitive organization.

HPE is an equal opportunity employer. We present a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.

HPE is EEE. We comply with all applicable US laws and provide fair hiring practices.

HPE is a global workforce strategy and operates in various locations across the United States. The company provides diversity.

HPE is compliant with E-Verify as an employer.

Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

"Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.