Senior Mechanical Engineer, Global

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be part of the Global Innovation team. The ideal candidate will have a solid mechanical engineering background and experience with the design of cooling systems for mission critical facilities.

In this role, you will work alongside the Electrical and Architectural disciplines to deliver new products and improve existing products and associated standards. You will assist in developing high-level schematic system designs and specifications and collaborate with regional teams on design reviews and feedback and enable site-adapt implementations.

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

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the efforts on design of mechanical systems – CRAH/CRAC units, chiller plants and liquid cooled systems.

• Create mechanical block diagrams and single lines diagrams for mechanical system designs

• Drive program level design efforts in coordination with other disciplines to ensure a cohesive well-coordinated product design is delivered to regional teams for site-adaptation.

• Create and update specifications for critical mechanical equipment.

• Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to develop innovative mechanical solutions.

• Oversee review process of engineering studies of all types.

• Create and update standard sequence of operation.

• Collaborate with operations team as required to ensure new designs accommodate reliability and maintainability.

• Manage Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies and other modeling studies are required to validate design concepts.

• Create Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculation templates.

• Attend “First-of-Kind” FWT testing of equipment as required.

• Interface with regional SMEs to coordinate design development efforts and receive feedback on designs.

• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred

• 7 years of experience in mechanical systems design and construction required, 8-12 years preferred

• Data Center and/or Mission Critical experience is required

• Experience with NA construction markets required

• Proficient in Bluebeam, Excel, and Word

• Understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Navisworks and CFD modeling software environments

• Working knowledge of critical cooling infrastructure within a data center

• Well versed with all building codes and ordinances, including ASHRAE

• Plumbing and fire protection infrastructure background within a data center preferred

• Experience with mechanical design in California (Title 24, seismic, etc.) preferred

• National and international travel required and is expected to be 10 to 15%, but may increase over time as the business evolve

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $160-170K Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!