Principal Mechanical Engineer

Iron Mountain

. Establish design principles, performance outcomes, and decision criteria for air and liquid cooling, heat rejection, ventilation, hydronic, and water systems across the data center platform .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $163,400 - $217,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in data center mechanical engineering, focusing on air and liquid cooling, heat rejection, and hydronic systems. Proven ability to lead technical strategy, manage systemic risks, and mentor engineering teams while influencing key stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center Mechanical EngineeringAir And Liquid Cooling ExpertiseTechnical LeadershipRisk ManagementInfluencing And Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Heat RejectionHydronicsWater StrategyCritical Controls InterfacesBasis Of Design RequirementsTechnical SpecificationsPerformance OutcomesDecision CriteriaCooling ArchitectureEnergy/Water Efficiency

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsMentoringInfluencingNegotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree In Mechanical EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

Industry Keywords

Data CenterMission-Critical ProgramsGlobal Approval FrameworksOperational IncidentsMechanical Community Of Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish design principles, performance outcomes, and decision criteria for air and liquid cooling, heat rejection, ventilation, hydronic, and water systems across the data center platform
Own and govern Basis of Design requirements, standard designs, technical specifications, and discipline assurance frameworks
Serve as final authority on precedent-setting deviations and risks
Advise senior leaders on technical strategy, investment trade-offs, and long-term technology roadmaps
Sponsor research and translate emerging trends into scalable requirements
Govern global technical requirements and product strategy for owner-furnished equipment with Supply Chain
Provide top-tier discipline support for major operational incidents
Embed root-cause findings into standards
Represent Iron Mountain in strategic customer, regulatory, and industry forums
Establish a mechanical community of practice
Mentor Senior Engineers without direct line-management authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 15+ years of relevant experience
Technical leadership across major data center, mission-critical, or comparable programs across multiple projects or markets
Recognized depth of expertise in data center mechanical engineering
Expertise in air and liquid cooling, heat rejection, hydronics, water strategy, and critical controls interfaces
Proven ability to govern global approval frameworks and manage systemic risk
Ability to balance cooling architecture, rack density, resilience, capital cost, and energy/water efficiency
Exceptional influencing, negotiation, and communication skills
University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Holiday schedules
Flexible work options
Comprehensive health plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
Wellness plans
Retirement plans
Continuous learning
Technical leadership opportunities
Career advancement across a global organization
Competitive salary and executive total rewards packages aligned with your experience level