Mechanical Engineer

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. Serve as the lead mechanical SME for mission critical and data center projects .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design for mission critical environments, focusing on cooling system concepts, mechanical resiliency strategies, and compliance with ASHRAE and NFPA standards. Proven ability to lead design phases, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate across multiple disciplines.

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Mechanical Design ExperienceCooling Load AnalysisASHRAE TC 9.9 KnowledgePE LicenseLEED Accredited Professional

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Hard Skills

Cooling System DesignChilled Water PlantsDX SystemsLiquid Cooling SolutionsEquipment SelectionRedundancy EvaluationsCommissioning SupportIntegrated Systems TestingThermal GuidelinesEnergy Efficiency Strategies

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipExcellent CommunicationClient-Facing SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

BAS ControlsCooling TowersCRAHsAHUsFan WallsCDU SystemsPumps

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicenseLEED Accredited ProfessionalCertified Energy Manager (CEM)

Industry Keywords

Mission Critical EnvironmentsHyperscale Data CentersColocation FacilitiesHealthcare Data CentersHigh-Availability FacilitiesCentral Utility PlantsASHRAENFPAIMCLocal Building Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead mechanical SME for mission critical and data center projects
Develop cooling system concepts including air-cooled and water-cooled chilled water plants, DX systems, and liquid cooling solutions
Lead mechanical design through feasibility, concept, schematic, design development, construction documents, and construction administration phases
Perform and oversee cooling load analysis, equipment selection, and redundancy evaluations
Develop mechanical resiliency strategies for N, N+1, 2N, and concurrently maintainable designs
Coordinate with electrical, controls, plumbing, structural, telecommunications, and architectural disciplines
Provide technical oversight of chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, AHUs, fan walls, CDU systems, pumps, and BAS controls
Support utility capacity assessments and campus master planning efforts
Lead technical reviews, QA/QC processes, and commissioning support activities
Mentor junior mechanical engineers and support technical staff development
Conduct project site visits during the Construction Administration phase and site surveys for existing facilities
Travel approximately 10%–25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–10 years of mechanical design experience in mission critical environments
Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, healthcare, edge data center, or other high-availability facilities
Experience with central utility plants ranging from 3 MW to 100+ MW campuses
Familiarity with liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip and immersion cooling applications
Knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidelines, energy efficiency strategies, WUE, and PUE considerations
Experience supporting commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational readiness reviews
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Strong understanding of ASHRAE, NFPA, IMC, and local building code requirements
PE license preferred or actively pursuing licensure
LEED Accredited Professional and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred
Excellent communication, technical leadership, and client-facing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance through UnitedHealthcare, including PPO and high-deductible health plans
Kaiser medical plan options in California
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental insurance through Delta Dental
Vision insurance through EyeMed
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4.5% total employer contributions
Employer match on employee contributions
Discretionary 1% contribution in company shares for eligible employees
Student loan payment matching through employer retirement contributions
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Parental leave
Supplemental life insurance
Additional long-term disability insurance
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance through MetLife
Legal services through LegalShield
Identity theft protection through LifeLock
Periodic opportunities to purchase company shares directly
Approved business travel expenses reimbursed
Office-based or hybrid work arrangement options may be available