Senior Associate, Data Center Mechanical Engineering
$140,000–$160,000 year
On-siteBellevue, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement mechanical design strategies for North America data center projects, covering cooling plants, heat rejection systems, air distribution, and controls interfaces. Collaborate with design management and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure full coordination of mechanical systems with civil, architectural, structural, and safety disciplines. Provide technical guidance through design reviews to ensure compliance with company standards, industry codes, and project requirements while supporting the sales engineering team in preparing technical responses for customer RFPs. Evaluate cooling strategies and equipment selections to meet reliability objectives and energy performance goals, proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to constructability and schedule. Contribute to the evolution of global mechanical design standards by sharing lessons learned with international peers across Japan, EMEA, and South America.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- 7+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering for data center, mission-critical, or similarly complex infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including cooling plants, chilled water systems, heat rejection systems, air distribution systems, and controls integration for mission-critical environments
- Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
- Experience supporting design development and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams
- Understanding of reliability, redundancy, and maintainability principles as applied to data center mechanical systems
- Understanding of mechanical analytics tools, including load calculation, CFD modeling, and hydronic simulation modeling software
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on hyperscale or high-density data center projects
- Experience with availability/reliability modeling
- Familiarity with construction methodologies, cost considerations, and project execution for mechanical systems
- Experience with prefabrication or modular design approaches
- Experience participating in client-facing technical discussions and solution development
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