Sr. Mechanical Engineer - CFD, Global Engineering Strategy

About the role

The Global Engineering Strategy team (GES) is looking for a results-oriented, inventive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) focused Sr. Mechanical Engineer to drive front end engineering CFD studies, mechanical system selection, and site design strategy for new owned and leased site developments.

Responsibilities

• Performing CFD models on innovative new and existing site designs.
• Driving process improvements across the organization.
• Providing reports to senior leadership on the results of those models.
• Performing water efficiency use calculations to determine quantity of water needed on site.
• Working with global ME teams to achieve alignment of design and CFD modeling standards.
• Understanding the key aspects of status quo data center mechanical systems to the extent that key sources of: high capital/operational costs, reduced efficiencies, high levels of maintenance, security issues and safety risks can be identified as improvement areas in next-generation data center designs.
• Actively defining, scoping, and participating in project & product teams focused on delivering innovations in next-generation data centers.
• Directly influencing the mechanical design and construction of new data centers and general capital endeavors.
• A strong understanding of business analysis and practices including Total Cost of Ownership and Return on Investment models.
• Working closely with hardware designers to optimize the interfaces between the IT equipment and the facility as well as understanding the future trends and initiatives in IT equipment technology.
• Total CFD project management and oversight of the project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Recording and reporting key metrics to team members and management.
• For issues that arise in data centers, driving teams to supply: root-cause analysis, quantify customer exposure, provide remediation, long-term corrective measures as well as ensuring these efforts are documented such that the issue doesn’t reoccur.

Requirements

• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of continuously operating redundant electrical systems, cooling systems, air flow containment systems, and building management systems.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Professional Engineer License.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally (up to 25%).

Skills

• Proficiency in CFD software.
• Experience with building management systems (BMS).
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Experience with project management tools.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Mental health support.
• Health advice line.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Life insurance (basic and supplemental).
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.

Pay

Base salary range for this position is $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually.

Schedule

Occasional travel may be required (up to 25%). International support will be part of the job.