Vantage Data Centers · 3 days ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer, NA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expVantage Data Centers powers and connects technology for major hyperscalers and cloud providers. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical engineering strategy, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor engineers across their North American data center projects.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Define and drive mechanical engineering strategy across North American data center projects
Lead complex technical problem-solving and provide expert guidance on design, construction, and operations
Influence engineering standards, design principles, and long-term planning across the organization
Provide technical leadership on major projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals
Review and approve critical design decisions, submittals, and change management actions
Support commissioning, turnover, and operational readiness activities
Partner with internal teams including electrical, architectural, operations, and innovation engineering to ensure integrated solutions
Represent mechanical engineering in Centers of Excellence (CoE), strategic forums, and executive-level discussions
Support customer-facing engagements, including RFP responses, technical presentations, and post-lease coordination
Mentor and support engineers across all levels, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing
Contribute to onboarding, training, and development of mechanical engineering talent
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, applying insights to improve system performance and efficiency
Lead efforts to refine Vantage’s mechanical design standards and best practices
Conduct forensic analysis and root cause investigations for operational issues and failures
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required
5-8 years of experience in mechanical design, construction, and operations, with data center or mission-critical experience required
Proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives and influencing cross-functional teams
Expertise in design and documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, CFD modeling) and reporting platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Deep knowledge of building codes, standards, and industry best practices (e.g., ASHRAE)
Travel is expected to be up to 15–25% but may increase as the business evolves
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
An array of benefits, recognition, training and development
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.95BKey Investors
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority,GICMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group,Societe GeneraleGIC,MEAG
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $341.02M
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
2026-02-03
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