Mechanical Engineer, Operations Engineering

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Mechanical Engineer, Operations Engineering based in the United States.

This role is responsible for the mechanical engineering standards and operational performance of critical data center infrastructure.
You will lead the design, optimization, and implementation of HVAC, cooling, chilled-water, and thermal management systems.
The position combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership across complex, mission-critical environments.
You will partner with electrical, civil, IT, facilities, vendors, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable infrastructure.
A key focus will be improving energy efficiency, sustainability, reliability, and cost effectiveness across mechanical systems.
You will also oversee major projects from design through commissioning while supporting day-to-day operational challenges.
The role offers the opportunity to influence the infrastructure that keeps high-performance digital operations running reliably at scale.

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems supporting data center operations, with a focus on HVAC, cooling, chilled-water systems, and thermal management.

• Establish and maintain engineering standards for mechanical infrastructure and contribute to the implementation and replacement of critical systems.

• Optimize mechanical infrastructure for reliability, operational efficiency, sustainability, and cost effectiveness.

• Partner with cross-functional teams on capacity planning and scalable infrastructure solutions to support growing data processing requirements.

• Provide technical leadership for day-to-day operations, diagnosing complex mechanical issues and developing proactive, practical solutions.

• Develop and support initiatives that reduce energy consumption and the carbon footprint of data center facilities.

• Manage large-scale multidisciplinary projects from initial design through installation and commissioning, maintaining timelines, budgets, quality standards, and stakeholder alignment.

• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and vendors to source equipment and materials that meet technical specifications, industry standards, and budget requirements.

• Lead and mentor engineering professionals while collaborating closely with electrical, civil, IT, facilities, and other teams.

• Review and develop maintenance practices for mechanical systems and infrastructure to support long-term reliability and operational continuity.

• Ensure mechanical systems comply with applicable regulations, safety requirements, engineering standards, and industry best practices.

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably within data centers, facilities management, high-performance computing, or other critical infrastructure environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Deep technical expertise in HVAC, cooling systems, chilled-water systems, thermal management, and mechanical infrastructure supporting high-performance computing environments.

• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects, including budgets, schedules, vendors, and stakeholder communication.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex mechanical issues and develop effective solutions under operational constraints.

• Proven leadership experience, including the ability to guide cross-functional teams and mentor less-experienced engineers.

• Knowledge of energy-efficient technologies, sustainability practices, and approaches for improving the environmental performance of large-scale data center facilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain highly technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards for safety, reliability, and quality.

• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Full-time, remote position based in the United States.

• Opportunity to work on mechanical infrastructure supporting mission-critical data center operations.

• Exposure to large-scale engineering, infrastructure optimization, sustainability, and high-performance computing environments.

• Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects and collaborate with engineering, IT, facilities, vendors, and other technical stakeholders.

• Equal opportunity employment and consideration regardless of legally protected characteristics.

• Reasonable workplace accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• AI-assisted application screening may be used, with final hiring decisions made by the internal hiring team and an option to opt out of AI screening without affecting candidacy.