Kforce Inc ยท 9 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer - Data Center
Austin, TX
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55/hr - $67/hr
2+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer for their site facilities team, focusing on data center systems. The role involves owning mechanical systems, leading execution during commissioning, and interfacing with design teams to ensure quality delivery.
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Responsibilities
Own data center mechanical systems - HVAC, dry air, gas/chemical, hydronic, etc
Lead execution during commissioning and troubleshooting of facility system operational issues using first principles
Create and modify maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train personnel on new systems and proper operations
Interface heavily with design and installation teams to assure quality system delivery
Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems
Identify and implement improvement projects to increase facility system reliability and efficiency
Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities to optimize impact of daily operational decisions on facilities budget
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
2-3 years of mechanical engineering principles and systems including pumps, pneumatics, fans, flow meters, air handling systems, industrial chilled water (chillers, cooling towers), heating, process piping, rotating equipment, vibration analysis, and heat transfer
At least 1-2 years of experience working with data center (rack and space cooling) facilities systems is required
Demonstrated quick thinking abilities to reduce system downtime while accurately determining root cause with strong technical reasoning and data analysis is required
Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution is required
Strong data and system analysis is required
Preferred
EIT (Engineer in Training) certification is preferred
Some background with facilities operations sustainability improvement projects is preferred
System commissioning and startup experience a plus
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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