Senior Mechanical Engineer, Operations Engineering

• Design & Development: Lead the design of mechanical systems to support data center operations, focusing on HVAC, cooling, and overall thermal management.
• Infrastructure Optimization: Oversee the optimization of mechanical infrastructure, ensuring reliability and efficiency in line with energy sustainability goals.
• Capacity Planning: Work with cross-functional teams to plan and implement systems for scalable growth, ensuring that mechanical systems meet the increasing demands of data processing.
• Operational Support: Provide technical leadership in day-to-day operations, identifying and resolving issues in mechanical systems and offering proactive solutions.
• Energy Efficiency & Sustainability: Develop and promote initiatives to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of data center facilities.
• Project Management: Manage large-scale projects, from initial design through to installation and commissioning, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and quality standards.
• Vendor Management: Work with suppliers and contractors to source equipment and materials, ensuring compliance with specifications, industry standards, and budget constraints.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Lead a team of engineers and collaborate with other departments, including electrical and civil engineering teams, as well as IT and facilities management.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure that all mechanical systems comply with relevant regulations, safety standards, and best practices in the industry.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 12+ years in mechanical engineering, specifically in data centers, facilities management, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Project Management Skills: Experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects, including budget management and stakeholder communication.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose and solve complex mechanical issues quickly and efficiently.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Sustainability Focus: Knowledge of energy-efficient and sustainable technologies applied to large-scale data centers.
• This role requires a combination of engineering expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of data center operations to ensure the reliability, sustainability, and efficiency of the systems that power critical IT infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills from verbal and written formats and able to explain highly technical information in ways that anyone can understand.
• Able to manage ~25% travel

Education / Certifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Evidence of Technical Knowledge: Expertise in HVAC, cooling systems, chilled water systems, and mechanical infrastructure within high-performance computing environments.
• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Evidence of Technical Knowledge: Expertise in HVAC, cooling systems, chilled water systems, and mechanical infrastructure within high-performance computing environments.