Sr Mechanical Engineer - Data Center

Spencer Ogden; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer to support the design of large-scale data centers. This critical role involves pioneering innovative mechanical solutions, including advanced chilled-water systems and liquid cooling strategies. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong analytical and communication skills. Occasional travel is required for site support. Competitive salary and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of mechanical design experience within data centers.
• Working knowledge of controls/BAS systems and development of sequences of operation.
• Experience with CFD modelling and energy analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for mechanical design across assigned data center projects.
• Lead and manage the mechanical design process with consultants and stakeholders.
• Review design drawings to ensure compliance with project standards.
• Help define long-term cooling strategies evaluating emerging technologies.
• Support site activities, validating that systems meet design intent.
• Collaborate closely with IT, operations, and project management teams.

Skills

Chilled-water systems

Air-cooled solutions

Liquid cooling

Redundant piping configurations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CFD modelling

BAS systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer to support the design and delivery of a hyperscale cutting edge large-scale data center portfolio. This role plays a critical part in developing and implementing innovative mechanical solutions ranging from advanced chilled-water systems to liquid cooling and optimized airflow strategies while ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency across multiple projects.

This individual will act as a technical authority, partnering closely with internal teams and external consultants to deliver reliable, future-ready hyperscale facilities.

About the Role

• Serve as a subject matter expert for mechanical design across assigned data center projects.
• Lead and manage the mechanical design process, coordinating consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders to meet schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with project standards and owner requirements.
• Help define and evolve long-term cooling strategies by evaluating emerging technologies such as liquid cooling, advanced economizer systems, and high-density airflow solutions.
• Support commissioning and site activities, validating that installed systems meet design intent and operational requirements.
• Collaborate closely with IT, operations, and project management teams to deliver integrated, scalable infrastructure.
• Contribute to lessons learned, standards development, and continuous improvement initiatives across the data center portfolio.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 5-7+ years of mechanical design experience within data centers
• Strong expertise in chilled-water systems, air-cooled solutions, liquid cooling, and redundant piping configurations.
• Working knowledge of controls/BAS systems and development of sequences of operation.
• Experience with CFD modelling and energy analysis preferred.
• Proven ability to apply innovative solutions to cooling, efficiency, and reliability challenges.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professional certifications (Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, BICSI, or similar) are a plus.

Locations can be:

Sunnyvale, Washington, NY or NJ 2 days in the office and occasional 2-5 days per month travel