Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Design

About the role

A hyperscale data center developer with a gigawatt-scale build pipeline is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical systems end to end across a growing portfolio of AI-optimised data center facilities. The role leads modular mechanical template designs, manages specialist consultants and fabrication partners, and acts as the technical bridge between internal strategy and external execution. It is advertised as remote, with locations listed as New York, Austin and San Francisco.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of mechanical systems for AI-optimised, high-density data center projects
• Develop and maintain modular mechanical templates for rapid, repeatable deployment across multiple sites
• Serve as the technical interface between internal teams and external consultants, aligned to high-density cooling and power requirements
• Own mechanical systems from concept and analytical modelling through final build and execution
• Use CFD modelling and capacity planning to inform design decisions
• Hold external partners accountable for technical quality across engineering and fabrication workflows
• Manage concurrent projects across design, permitting and construction phases

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 to 8 years of experience designing large-scale industrial or mission-critical facilities, specifically data centers
• Demonstrated expertise in high-density cooling systems, including liquid-to-chip and immersion cooling
• Ability to work with full ownership and manage complex external relationships
• Nice to have: PE license, prior experience at a hyperscale operator or large-scale data center developer

Required skills

• Revit and BIM for template creation and design development
• CFD modelling and capacity planning

What we offer

• Salary of $150,000 to $250,000 per year, plus equity
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Generous PTO