Mechanical Engineer-Data Center

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the goals and programs established by the management team.
• Check and approve drawings, information, and documentation which meets Industrial standards and code to enable the manufacturing group and other departments to produce Data Center Infrastructure Modules.
• Review and monitor Engineering work, as required, to assure accuracy and conformance with Client and / or Company Specifications, governing codes, good engineering practices, good safety practices, project procedures, and job requirements.
• Attend and initiate Design and Development Planning and Review sessions to meet customers’ and industry’s needs.
• Prepare TRs (Technical Requisitions) for mechanical systems and various components.
• Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to procurement team.
• Prepare and complete various mechanical engineering deliverable drawings, documents, and calculations such as valve list, equipment lists, piping line list, piping stress / flexibility study, line sizing, pipe, mechanical equipment data sheets, etc.
• Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Able and willing to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while managing impact to quality, cost, or schedule.
• Keep informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
• Interpret, organize, execute assignments in a self-driven and self-sufficient manner.
• Make decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions.
• Apply advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Represent company with customers during review meetings. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs and addressing any issues that arise.
• Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university. Other Degrees will be considered (Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, etc.) but will require increase relevant data center expertise.
• Professional Engineering License (Strongly Preferred).
• 3 to 10 years’ experience in mechanical design and engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure.
• Ability to produce drawings/sketches to illustrate design/ideas.
• General knowledge and direct experience with the construction, operation, and maintenance of data centers or mechanical systems and components.
• Strong Knowledge in piping and fire suppression system design and construction.
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to: AISI, ANSI, ASME, ASTM, IBC, MFMA, MSS, OSHA, NACE, NFPA, PFI.
• Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.
• Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.
• Fast track design/build projects and multiple significant upgrade projects.
• Detailed understanding and experience in piping systems, design, layout, routing, components, and piping specialty items.
• Detailed understanding of chillers, cooling towers, direct and indirect evaporative cooling, mechanical control systems, fan systems, acoustics, pumps, vessels, valves, coolers, and other critical mechanical equipment and systems found within data centers.
• Basic understanding of electrical equipment and system design within data center driving or affecting mechanical scope.
• Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from code and ultimately achieving design approval and permitting.
• Mastery knowledge and proficiency in: Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent), CAESAR II, NozzlePro, FEPipe.
• Operational knowledge in: SAP (ERP Tool w/ Engineering Modules and Transactions), Solid Works, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360, Autodesk AutoCAD, Navisworks Manager / Freedom, 3E Plus, Pipe Data Pro, COMPRESS.
• Fluency, both written and verbal, in English.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Performs well under pressure in high stress environments.
• Extremely comfortable with task switching as priorities change.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
• Extreme work ethic and maintains high level of quality of work and due diligence.
• Express complex ideas effectively in both individual and group situations.
• Organize and express ideas clearly in written documents.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional team.
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.