Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Create and design heat rejection and HVAC systems specifically for data centers.

• Choose air and water-side cooling systems, such as fan wall units, CRAHs, chilled water systems, DX systems, CRAC units, in-row cooling, and containment solutions.

• Perform internal and external CFD simulations to enhance airflow, pinpoint hotspots, analyze transient periods, and assess interactions among campus-wide components.

• Prepare or oversee the preparation of CFD models and analyze the results to suggest design improvements.

• Collaborate on design changes and their impacts with other project teams.

• Design HVAC systems that are redundant and fault-tolerant, incorporating backup cooling, automatic switchover, and monitoring systems.

• Conduct heat load calculations and capacity planning based on IT equipment, power density, growth, and phased construction and operations.

• Calculate HVAC loads for administrative and shared facility areas.

• Implement energy-efficient HVAC strategies, including economizers, variable speed drives, energy recovery systems, and airflow optimization.

• Design filtration and air quality monitoring systems to safeguard sensitive IT equipment.

• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure HVAC integration with electrical infrastructure, UPS, emergency power, fire suppression, and other critical systems.

• Engage in a hands-on, client-facing role on prominent data center projects for international clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with over 8 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Experience in the installation and operation of mechanical and electrical equipment in data centers.

• P.E. registration is mandatory.

• Eligibility to work in the United States.

• Understanding of data center, mission-critical, and technology-sector requirements.

• Familiarity with data center TER Standard Topology as per Uptime Institute, TIA 942, and ANSI/BICSI 002.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC engineering, or a related field is typically preferred.

• A master’s degree or advanced coursework in HVAC systems or energy management is preferred.

• HVAC-related certifications such as CEM, BEMP, or LEED accreditation are beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Various perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Relocation assistance may be available for candidates interested in working from the Arlington, VA office.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• Occasional scheduled travel for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other critical business activities.