Lead Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Design
- Source: Indeed
- Kloud Hire
- $300,000 to $350,000 /yr
- On-site
- Austin
- Full-Time
- Senior
Job Description
Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Design
Location: Seattle, WA / Austin, TX / New York, NY / San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $300,000–$350,000 Base + Equity
Travel: 20–30% across the U.S.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of cooling systems for next-generation AI/HPC data centers. This is an owner/developer role focused on high-density GPU cooling, chilled water systems, liquid cooling, heat rejection, and modular mechanical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical cooling strategy and design standards across multiple data center projects
- Design chilled water plants, chillers, pumps, heat rejection, and liquid cooling systems
- Support high-density GPU deployments of 75–150+ kW/rack
- Lead mechanical design from concept through IFC
- Coordinate with MEP, BIM, structural, electrical, controls, and construction teams
- Review engineering deliverables and manage RFIs, design changes, and value engineering
- Support testing, commissioning, FAT, flushing, hydraulic testing, and site inspections
- Perform CFD modeling and thermal capacity analysis
- Lead mechanical engineering teams and manage equipment vendors
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of mechanical/cooling engineering experience in data centers
- Experience with hyperscale, AI, or HPC data centers
- Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, chillers, liquid cooling, and heat rejection
- Experience leading engineering teams and MEP consultants
- Knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9, IMC, ASME, and NFPA
- Experience developing Basis of Design documents, specifications, and engineering standards
- Strong vendor management and procurement experience
- Willingness to travel 20–30%
Preferred Qualifications
- PE License or Chartered Engineer credential
- Modular/prefabricated mechanical systems experience
- CFD experience with 6SigmaET, Ansys Icepak, or FloTHERM
- Revit/BIM experience
- Medium-voltage chiller experience
- 800VDC data center architecture knowledge
- Owner/developer-side experience
- Large-scale chilled water plant commissioning experience
- AI/HPC high-density GPU cooling experience
How to Apply
Send your updated resume to [email protected]
Subject: Application – Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Design
Work Location: In person
Skills
- ANSYS
- ansys-icepak
