Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Position Overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge mechanical systems in highly efficient, scalable, and sustainable data centers. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class mechanical systems that support massive cloud operations across multiple regions.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Building Services engineering or a related field (master’s or Ph.D. preferred)
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years focused on data center design and operations
• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience with mechanical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, CFD, etc.) and proficiency in tools for modeling and analyzing thermal and fluid dynamics
• Sustainability: Expertise in sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-saving measures related to data center mechanical systems
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to influence and manage key stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations teams
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated success in analyzing program data, defining KPIs, and reporting on success metrics

Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses: Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience: Working in global data center projects, navigating region-specific regulations and environmental conditions
• Hyperscaler: Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and Meta cloud providers’ data center requirements
• Cloud Certifications: Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, etc.)
• Global Experience: Experience leading product launches in global markets, including knowledge of international land, energy and/or data center regulations and compliance
• Technical Background: A strong technical understanding of cloud services, networking, and software development lifecycles

Key Competencies

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers
• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think big picture while also managing granular details
• Adaptability: Proven track record of managing change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership: Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Experience with Complex Multi-Site Projects: Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills: Capable of interfacing with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders
• Creative Problem-Solver: Ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance effectively
• Team Building: Ability to lead and develop a diverse, cross-functional team in high-pressure environments

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel to data center sites across multiple regions (up to 25% travel)
• Ability to work in both office environments and active construction sites, adhering to all safety protocols

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com.