Senior Data Center Design Mechanical Engineer

Oracle

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$126,200–$264,100 / yr
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15 days ago
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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $195k
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This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $152,375–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $195k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Senior Data Center Design Mechanical Engineer

As a Senior Data Center Design Mechanical Engineer, you will join the Datacenter Design team as a multi-disciplinary lead with a mechanical background. You will serve as the primary interface between the company and partners regarding mechanical, controls, plumbing, and fire functions. Your daily responsibilities include making critical design decisions for site selection, new construction, phased expansions, retrofits, upgrades, and acquisition conversions. You will manage engineering initiatives, provide technical leadership, mentor junior team members, and oversee contract administration including cost forecasts and change orders. The role requires expert knowledge of mechanical systems, advanced diagnostics, and safety protocols like lockout/tag out. You will solve complex cross-functional issues to ensure robust infrastructure for cloud services. Key competencies include technical writing, project management, and expertise in designing mission-critical facilities to support compute, network, and storage solutions.

What you'll do

  • Lead and manage project design and engineering initiatives for datacenter construction, retrofits, and upgrades.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface between Oracle and partners regarding mechanical, controls, plumbing, and fire systems.
  • Ensure all mechanical systems are properly designed, specified, and installed to provide robust operation for Oracle facilities.
  • Provide expert input for contract administration, including the creation and review of contracts, change orders, and cost forecasts.
  • Solve complex, cross-functional engineering issues independently and recommend system-level enhancements to eliminate potential problems.
  • Develop and maintain best-in-class policies, procedures, and technical documentation for datacenter operations.
  • Mentor junior team members and develop training programs for new employees within the engineering department.
  • Act as a subject matter expert to provide technical guidance on complex mechanical systems and infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
  • Must possess professional qualifications in mechanical engineering.
  • Must have extensive experience designing and delivering mission-critical facilities.
  • Must have expert knowledge of mechanical, controls, plumbing, and fire systems.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must demonstrate expert-level communication skills for technical writing and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Must possess expert-level knowledge of safe working practices and industrial safety standards.

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