Mechanical Engineer, Operations Engineering

Accountabilities

• • Lead the design and development of mechanical systems supporting data center operations, with a focus on HVAC, cooling, chilled-water systems, and thermal management.

  • Establish and maintain engineering standards for mechanical infrastructure and contribute to the implementation and replacement of critical systems.

  • Optimize mechanical infrastructure for reliability, operational efficiency, sustainability, and cost effectiveness.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams on capacity planning and scalable infrastructure solutions to support growing data processing requirements.

  • Provide technical leadership for day-to-day operations, diagnosing complex mechanical issues and developing proactive, practical solutions.

  • Develop and support initiatives that reduce energy consumption and the carbon footprint of data center facilities.

  • Manage large-scale multidisciplinary projects from initial design through installation and commissioning, maintaining timelines, budgets, quality standards, and stakeholder alignment.

  • Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and vendors to source equipment and materials that meet technical specifications, industry standards, and budget requirements.

  • Lead and mentor engineering professionals while collaborating closely with electrical, civil, IT, facilities, and other teams.

  • Review and develop maintenance practices for mechanical systems and infrastructure to support long-term reliability and operational continuity.

  • Ensure mechanical systems comply with applicable regulations, safety requirements, engineering standards, and industry best practices.

  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  Requirements

  • 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably within data centers, facilities management, high-performance computing, or other critical infrastructure environments.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Deep technical expertise in HVAC, cooling systems, chilled-water systems, thermal management, and mechanical infrastructure supporting high-performance computing environments.

  • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects, including budgets, schedules, vendors, and stakeholder communication.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex mechanical issues and develop effective solutions under operational constraints.

  • Proven leadership experience, including the ability to guide cross-functional teams and mentor less-experienced engineers.

  • Knowledge of energy-efficient technologies, sustainability practices, and approaches for improving the environmental performance of large-scale data center facilities.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain highly technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards for safety, reliability, and quality.

  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

  Benefits

  • Full-time, remote position based in the United States.

  • Opportunity to work on mechanical infrastructure supporting mission-critical data center operations.

  • Exposure to large-scale engineering, infrastructure optimization, sustainability, and high-performance computing environments.

  • Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects and collaborate with engineering, IT, facilities, vendors, and other technical stakeholders.

  • Equal opportunity employment and consideration regardless of legally protected characteristics.

  • Reasonable workplace accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

  • AI-assisted application screening may be used, with final hiring decisions made by the internal hiring team and an option to opt out of AI screening without affecting candidacy.