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Mechanical Engineer (Data Center MEP Systems) joins the team to design, specify, and commission cooling and fluid systems for data center infrastructure. The role involves designing mechanical cooling systems like chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, and cooling towers, alongside plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, and process piping. Key responsibilities include performing heat load calculations, airflow modeling, pump sizing, and hydraulic calculations while coordinating with architectural, electrical, and structural disciplines. The engineer will evaluate liquid cooling technologies such as direct-to-chip and immersion cooling, manage vendor relations for equipment testing, and troubleshoot operational issues like water treatment or pump cavitation. Required skills include expertise in HVAC, hydronic systems, P&IDs, and ASHRAE standards. This role addresses the critical challenge of maintaining infrastructure reliability through robust thermal management and complex fluid system engineering within high-demand computing environments.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 64 postings across 16 companies.