Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Assist in the design, coordination, documentation, and execution of mechanical systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities.

• Contribute to the design of HVAC, cooling, ventilation, and mechanical utility systems.

• Provide support for chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, piping networks, air handling units, and CRAC/CRAH systems.

• Aid in developing cooling strategies for high-density server environments, including liquid cooling solutions.

• Conduct preliminary engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and load assessments.

• Support mechanical load, heat rejection, airflow, and hydronic system calculations.

• Assess system redundancy and reliability requirements, encompassing N+1 and 2N configurations.

• Assist in energy efficiency evaluations and mechanical system performance assessments.

• Create and update mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment schedules, and design documentation.

• Generate construction documents, design narratives, technical specifications, and equipment schedules.

• Integrate engineering markups and revisions into drawings and models.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to coordinate mechanical designs.

• Identify and resolve spatial conflicts and design clashes utilizing BIM models and Navisworks.

• Engage in design coordination meetings and monitor technical issues.

• Support contractor submittals, equipment shop drawings, and RFIs.

• Aid in addressing construction-related technical inquiries.

• Participate in site visits, construction observations, equipment inspections, and commissioning tasks.

• Apply relevant building, mechanical, and energy codes along with project-specific standards.

• Execute quality checks on calculations, drawings, and specifications.

• Maintain precise engineering documentation and assist with client and internal quality compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Understanding of HVAC principles, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM coordination, or HVAC calculation tools.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.

• Passion for data center infrastructure, critical cooling systems, energy efficiency, and mission-critical engineering design.

• Experience with data center, healthcare, semiconductor, laboratory, industrial, or other mission-critical projects.

• Background in chilled water systems, redundant mechanical infrastructure, or commissioning.

• Proficient in engineering design software, BIM/CAD tools, and building system applications such as REVIT.

• E.I.T. professional designation is preferred.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical benefits

• Dental benefits

• Vision benefits

• Life insurance

• AD&D benefits

• Disability benefits

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absence

• Voluntary benefits

• Perks

• Flexible work options

• Well-being resources

• Employee assistance program

• Business travel insurance

• Service recognition awards

• Retirement savings plan

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Award-winning training and development programs

• Periodic remote work schedule

• Occasional scheduled travel

• In-person Day 1 onboarding