Job Description
The Principal Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and standardization of large-scale industrial chiller plants and mechanical systems for data centers, collaborating across teams to develop specifications, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainable infrastructure development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design development of large-scale industrial chiller plants and associated standards and specifications
- Collaborate with architects, engineering disciplines, procurement, and operations teams to ensure standards are established and implemented
- Research, evaluate, and approve vendor products and equipment to improve operations and reduce costs
- Create and standardize mechanical sequences of operations and commissioning documentation
- Conduct value engineering analyses and provide system recommendations based on ROI and IRR
- Analyze CFD studies, psychrometric data, and environmental impacts to optimize data center cooling and infrastructure
- Ensure compliance with building codes and integrate plumbing and fire protection systems into data center designs
- Participate in new product development, patent applications, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college
- Professional Engineer P.E. registration preferred
- 7 years of experience in large-scale industrial chiller plant system design and construction required
- 8 to 12 years of experience in large-scale industrial chiller plant system design and construction preferred
- Data center and/or mission-critical experience required
- Experience with North American or European construction markets required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word, and familiarity with CFD modeling software such as Revit, BIM, and Navisworks
- Solid understanding of critical cooling infrastructure within data centers
- Experience in all aspects of mechanical engineering including central utility plants, built-up mechanical rooms, packaged equipment, chilled water equipment and piping, DX systems, airside and water-side economization, humidity control, raised access floor plenums, and value engineering as they relate to designing state-of-the-art data centers
- Knowledge of plumbing and fire protection design for data centers
- Ability to research and evaluate new vendors and products to achieve operational improvements, reduce project cost, and improve schedule
- Experience reviewing and approving OFCI equipment submittals to ensure compliance with company specifications
- Ability to coordinate with regional design and execution teams to understand OPR deviations and lessons learned from projects, and analyze whether these can improve standards and specifications
- Experience participating in creating and standardizing mechanical sequences of operations (SOOs) in coordination with internal automation teams
- Experience conducting value engineering analyses and providing system recommendations based on ROI and IRR analysis
- Ability to identify and create tools and templates that add value to delivered products
- Experience standardizing commissioning documentation for global application
- Ability to work closely with Operations to balance cost-effective solutions and operational sustainability
- Experience optimizing designs to meet company sustainability targets
- Proficiency in analyzing CFD studies, rack layout optimization, psychrometric chart evaluations, and ASHRAE extreme design day temperature impacts
- Experience performing Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) calculations
- Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned by management
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally, typically 10-15%, which may increase as business evolves
- Physical ability to work on-site near Temple, TX
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: 100,000 - 165,000 USD base pay, with potential discretionary annual bonus
Work schedule: Hybrid office setup, flexible work arrangements
Work environment perks: Company-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for employees and dependents; 401(k) with company match; Generous paid time off including 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks paid parental leave; Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit; Parking with company contributions; Mental, Physical, Social Wellness support with company contributions; Monthly reimbursement for phone and internet; Optional legal pet insurance plans; Device purchase support
Additional benefits: Support for local community initiatives, mentorship programs, workforce training, and a collaborative, inclusive company culture
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