Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Development

Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Development - Ashburn, VA
This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / investor. This company provides turnkey data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's ever-changing mission-critical facility’s operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits

This role is ideal for a smart, sharp, and driven engineer with a strong grasp of concept-level design, schematics, and construction drawings. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, with experience in Mechanical systems design for mission-critical environments.

As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical Data Center sites, provide technical design guidance and vendor oversight, solve large-scale implementation issues, and build a strong understanding of site design and program requirements.

The successful candidate will develop and implement design strategies to expand the firm’s expertise, footprint and profitability in Critical Facilities and Digital Infrastructure. Our client is looking for a Critical Facilities Engineer that has expertise in Mechanical / Cooling Systems Engineering and Design for data center and infrastructure development efforts, specifically for large data centers. This challenging and unique role will involve the initial design specifications and prototype of mechanical / HVAC / Cooling systems for new data centers and expansions to existing data centers. The ideal candidate will have experience and in-depth knowledge of Mechanical / HVAC / Cooling Systems / Controls System design and installation. Knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations, ductwork and piping sizing, selecting HVAC equipment, energy modeling, CFD / Computational Fluid Dynamics and other engineering calculations. Previous experience with mechanical equipment design to include: HVAC , Boilers , Chillers , Pumps , CRAC / CRAH Units , Air Handling Units , etc.). You will help lead the design team and working / communicating with all the trades and stakeholders involved in all projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects, create designs and plans, provided and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical engineering design role for all sizes of data center facility design projects- enterprise data centers, Colocation Providers and for Hyperscale Companies.
• Create Conceptual Designs gathered from meetings with the client
• Create Prototypes that will create the schematics that will be basis for RFPs / RFIs
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policies
• Represent the company in project meetings
• Collaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle electrical design activities
• Interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process
• Execute and lead design teams and design projects of complex scope
• Perform intermediate to advanced mechanical design tasks including development of cooling systems and topologies, infrastructure and equipment layouts and selection / sizing of equipment
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings
• Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications for mechanical systems
• Develop and / or review sequences of operations
• Proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget
• Effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination
• Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
• Support contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships
• Survey existing building conditions / Conduct Field Observations and prepares technical reports of findings and commissioning support
• Represent the Operations team in startup, testing, factory witness testing, commissioning, and turnover
• Prepare project design and construction documents
• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering a MUST
• Professional Engineer or on tract for a PE ( current FE or EIT) a big plus!
• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical systems design for Data Centers or Mission Critical Facilities.
• Previous experience working at an Engineering Consulting firm, A/E, MEP a MUST
• Experience with hyperscale / colo / enterprise / complex data center design / mission critical facilities design projects a must
• Previous experience using: Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, BIM, Trane Trace or IES VE Energy Modeling software a plus
• Previous experience with heating and cooling load calculations, ductwork and piping sizing, selecting HVAC equipment, energy modeling, CFD / Computational Fluid Dynamics and other engineering calculations
• Experience with Mechanical / HVAC / Cooling Systems / Controls System design and installation.
• Extensive Experience with Mechanical / HVAC Equipment: HVAC , Boilers , Chillers , Pumps , CRAC / CRAH Units , Air Handling Units , etc
• Knowledge of codes and specifications for the design of mechanical systems including National Electric Code, Life Safety and Energy Conservation Codes
• Site asset acquisition experience a plus; someone that can assist with determining the viability of converting an existing building / brownfield into a Data Center
• Experience with creating concept-level design, reviewing drawings, and schematics
• Experience performing field observations during construction
• Understand and apply building codes, permitting, local regulations, and standards
• Knowledge of mission critical equipment and systems, design process, pre-construction requirements and the construction process
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the design and constructability of site design by third-party consultants
• Ability to effectively communicate complex project details and market information and analysis at all organizational levels to include senior leadership, utility partners, and local stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with internal staff, external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Self Starter, self motivated, Strong problem-solving skills and should prioritize well and have the ability to successfully work independently and within a team
• Active participant in local data center organizations (7x24, AFCOM, DCD, Uptime Institute, DICE Bisnow, etc.)
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus! (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, SeaBees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [email protected]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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