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About the Role

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems for highly efficient, scalable, and sustainable data centers. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class mechanical systems supporting massive cloud operations.

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.

Requirements

Manager experience required.
Capable of leading teams to data center capacity delivery projects.
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, 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 they relate to designing state-of-the-art data centers.
Knowledge in plumbing, fire protection design, and acoustic engineering for data centers is also required.
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.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong ability to influence and manage key stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations teams.
Demonstrated success in analyzing program data, defining KPIs, and reporting on success metrics.
Experience working in global data center projects, navigating region-specific regulations and environmental conditions.
Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and Meta cloud providers’ data center requirements.
A strong technical understanding of cloud services, networking, and software development lifecycles.
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 one's 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.
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.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Design
Data Center Operations
Sustainability Initiatives
Reliability Requirements
Central Utility Plants
Built-up Mechanical Rooms
Packaged Equipment
Chilled Water Equipment and Piping
DX Systems
Airside and Water-side Economization
Humidity Control
Value Engineering
Plumbing Design
Fire Protection Design
Acoustic Engineering
HVAC
Cooling Systems
Chiller Plants
Rack-based Cooling
Fire Suppression Systems
Energy Efficiency
Cost-Saving Measures
AutoCAD
Revit
CFD
Thermal Modeling
Fluid Dynamics Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Program Data Analysis
KPI Definition
Success Metrics Reporting
Global Data Center Projects
Cloud Services Understanding
Networking Understanding
Software Development Lifecycles Understanding
Negotiation
Presentation Skills
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership

Location

Denver, CO
Alexandria, VA
Seattle, WA
Austin, TX
Remote

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
At least 5 years focused on data center design and operations

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Building Services engineering or a related field
Master’s or Ph.D. preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $150,000

Benefits

100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K program
Standard paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Discretionary Bonus

About the Company

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses.
Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure.
Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand.
Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+.
This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation.
Fleet is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com.