Director, Mechanical Engineering

Position Overview:
As the Director Mechanical Engineering you will be responsible for leading the design development and implementation of cutting-edge mechanical systems in highly efficient scalable and sustainable data centers. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class mechanical systems that support massive cloud operations across multiple regions.

Candidate must have manager experience and must be capable to build out a team of mechanical engineers and lead it to data center capacity delivery projects.

Candidate must be a team leader but also a technical expert in mechanical systems engineering with a deep understanding of data center operations sustainability initiatives and reliability requirements.

Knowledge of all aspects of mechanical engineering is required including central utility plants built-up mechanical rooms packaged equipment chilled water equipment and piping DX systems airside and water-side economization humidity control and value engineering as the relate to designing state-of-the-art data centers. Knowledge in the areas of plumbing fire protection design and acoustic engineering for data centers is also required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage internal and external data center design engineering teams.
• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for large-scale data centers including HVAC cooling chiller plants rack-based cooling and fire protection systems.
• Provide mechanical design oversight throughout the project lifecycle from concept to commissioning ensuring all systems are energy-efficient and meet performance standards.
• Develop innovative cooling solutions that reduce water and energy consumption and operational costs while maintaining high availability and reliability.
• Drive sustainability initiatives such as water conservation and heat reuse.
• Manage large-scale multi-site projects across global regions ensuring the on-time delivery of mechanical engineering systems and solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering structural engineering network controls and operations teams to integrate mechanical systems with other data center components.
• Work closely with vendors and contractors to ensure all mechanical systems meet quality safety and operational standards as well as company specifications.
• Act as the main point of contact for all mechanical systems-related decisions and collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure all mechanical designs and systems comply with local state and federal regulations including ASHRAE standards as required by customers building codes and environmental requirements.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to mechanical system failures thermal performance and energy consumption with a focus on minimizing downtime.
• Lead root-cause analysis and provide technical solutions for any system failures or incidents to improve future design resilience.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and innovations in data center mechanical engineering with a focus on energy efficiency and future scalability.
• Mentor and lead junior and mid-level mechanical engineers ensuring team development and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Oversee technical troubleshooting and optimization of existing mechanical systems to enhance performance and reduce energy consumption.
• Develop and refine mechanical design standards and guidelines to ensure consistent and efficient mechanical systems across all data centers.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (masters or Ph.D. preferred).
• 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering with at least 8 years focused on data center design and operations.
• 8 years of experience in people management
• Proven track record of delivering mechanical systems for large-scale data center projects including experience with HVAC and cooling systems chiller plants rack-based cooling and fire suppression systems.
• Extensive experience with mechanical design software (e.g. AutoCAD Revit CFD etc.) and proficiency in tools for modeling and analyzing thermal and fluid dynamics.
• Expertise in sustainability energy efficiency and cost-saving measures related to data center mechanical systems.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to influence and manage key stakeholders across engineering product and operations teams.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated success in analyzing program data defining KPIs and reporting on success metrics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• License: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience working in global data center projects navigating region-specific regulations and environmental conditions.
• Hyperscaler: Familiarity with (AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Oracle Cloud and Meta) cloud providers data center requirements.
• Cloud Certifications: Relevant cloud certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure Fundamentals etc.).
• Global Experience: Experience leading product launches in global markets including knowledge of international land energy and/or data center regulations and compliance.
• Technical Background: A strong technical understanding of cloud services networking and software development lifecycles.

Key Competencies:

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust ensure fairness and foster long-term transparent relationships with suppliers.
• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions cultural nuances and motivations of others while effectively managing ones own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think big picture while also managing granular details.
• Adaptability: Proven track record of managing change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership: Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Experience with complex multi-site projects: Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills: Capable of interfacing with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solver: Ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance effectively.
• Team Building: Ability to lead and develop a diverse cross-functional team in high-pressure environments.

Working Conditions:

• This role requires occasional travel to data center sites across multiple regions (up to 25% travel).
• Ability to work in both office environments and active construction sites adhering to all safety protocols.

Expected Salary Range: $225000 $300000 including Bonus.

Location: Denver CO but will also consider candidates in Alexandria VA Seattle WA or Austin TX. Will also consider remote candidates.

Fleet Data Centers Employment
Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organizations ongoing needs.
Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status.

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