Vantage Data Centers · 16 hours ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer, NA
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expVantage Data Centers is a company that powers and operates data centers for major technology providers. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design initiatives and support the development of innovative engineering solutions for data center projects across North America.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Lead design initiatives that align with the company's strategic direction and goals
Drive the development and implementation of processes, equipment, and standards for data center projects
Lead Mechanical Design review efforts for deployment of new Data Centers, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and customer requirements
Participate in all phases of project execution, including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents, and commissioning
Provide project leadership for mechanical design consultants and contractors, ensuring that tasks and milestones are completed on time and within budget
Attend project design team meetings and on-site job walks to ensure that the constructed product meets engineering standards and specifications
Conduct value engineering analyses and provide system recommendations based on return on investment (ROI) and internal rate of return (IRR) analysis
Responsible for the review of technical drawings, such as schematic drawings, design and construction documents, main submittals, sequence of operations, commissioning scripts
Support Site Operations by troubleshooting and tuning existing systems to optimize performance
Coordinate heavily with internal engineering teams across all disciplines to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamlined and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions
Work closely with Operations to balance cost-effective solutions with long-term operational sustainability
Provide technical support to Sales during site tours, RFP responses, and customer Build To Suit (BTS) Data Center solutions
Participate in product development process flow from idea to implementing the company’s Intellectual Property (IP) initiatives. Engage in continuous professional development through training, participation in professional societies, associations, and continuing education
Review engineering studies, including:
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies
Rack layout optimization
Psychrometrics
ASHRAE extreme annual design day temperatures and their impact on supply air temperatures
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations
Handle additional duties as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
10 years of experience in mechanical design and construction required, 15+ years preferred
Data Center and/or mission critical experience is required
Experience with NA construction markets is required
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Solid understanding of critical mechanical infrastructure within a data center is required
Well versed with all building codes and ordinances, including ASHRAE
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
High level of integrity and professionalism
Travel required is expected to be up to 15% but may increase over time as the business evolves
Preferred
Registration as a US-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
15+ years of experience in mechanical design and construction preferred
Familiarity in the areas of plumbing, controls, and fire protection design for data centers is preferred
Experience with mechanical design in California (Title 24, seismic, etc.) preferred
Plumbing and fire protection infrastructure background within a data center preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Many other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
2026-01-05
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