Energy Job Search · 5 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
St Albans, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expEnergy Job Search is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of critical mechanical systems for high-density data centers. The role involves ensuring the efficient operation of cooling and mechanical infrastructure while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
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Responsibilities
Develop detailed designs for mechanical and cooling systems (chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, piping, valves, CDUs, FW, RDHx, and DLC loops)
Define control strategies for primary and secondary cooling loops, supporting both air and DLC environments
Produce design documentation including schematics, layouts, hydraulic diagrams, specifications, and equipment schedules
Evaluate and select equipment suppliers, ensuring compliance with project performance requirements and client standards
Perform load calculations, hydraulic modeling, and energy efficiency analysis
Optimize chilled water, glycol, and DLC systems to meet PUE and WUE targets
Assess redundancy schemes (N, N-1, 2N) and their impact on system performance and resilience
Integrate mechanical design with electrical and IT infrastructure, ensuring alignment across disciplines
Support procurement processes, technical reviews, and submittal evaluations
Oversee factory acceptance tests (FATs), site acceptance tests (SATs), commissioning, and system validation
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for thermal or mechanical issues, implementing corrective actions
Ensure designs comply with international standards, local building codes, ASHRAE, and Uptime Institute best practices
Develop and maintain documentation including test protocols, O&M manuals, and method statements
Contribute to risk assessments and ensure safety compliance for fluid handling systems
Partner with clients, architects, electrical engineers, and IT teams to deliver integrated solutions
Provide subject matter expertise on high-density and DLC cooling strategies
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
Minimum 7 years of experience in mission-critical mechanical design, with demonstrable data center project delivery
Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, and liquid cooling systems (DLC, CDU, RDHx, etc.)
Proficiency in mechanical design and analysis tools (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD MEP, HAP, Pipe-Flo, CFD)
Familiarity with Tier certification requirements, ASHRAE guidelines, and international standards
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-disciplinary teams
Ability to manage complex projects under tight deadlines in client-facing environments
Benefits
Market-leading benefits packages
Accommodation
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
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