Principle Data Centre Mechanical Engineer

Are you looking to join the team building the backbone of AI?

CrimsonXT has partnered with an AI Cloud Platform company, which, due to growth, is looking to hire a variety of positions across the data centre space. We are seeking a Principal Data Centre Mechanical Engineer to join the team, ideally based on the West Coast or the Central time zone.

Role responsibilities:

As Principal Data Centre Mechanical Engineer, you will own the data centre cooling system design along with thermal and fluid-handling designs. Your mission is to deliver reference-grade HVAC, liquid-cooling and containment solutions that scale rapidly, minimise PUE and fit into diverse global sites. Your responsibilities will focus on:

• Manage all aspects of the mechanical engineering system for data centres
• Create a strategy for data centre mechanical system design and deployment
• Develop mechanical design standards
• Lead innovation for mechanical engineering systems
• Develop and maintain the basis of design, master specification and master drawings
• Facilitate developing project-specific drawings and documentation
• Develop and maintain a master sequence of operations and control strategy
• Support and perform factory inspections, site quality inspections, testing and commissioning of mechanical systems
• Conduct CFD modelling and capacity planning to validate airflow, pressure and temperature targets
• Drive energy-efficiency initiatives
• Produce mechanical bill-of-materials, sequence-of-operations and commissioning scripts
• Interface with Electrical, Controls and Construction teams
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally to support projects (20% travel is expected for this role)

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone with a B.S/B.E./B.A degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline, and at least 10 years designing mechanical systems for data centres and knowledge of AI / HPC data centres. You should also have:

• Mastery of ASHRAE TC 9.9, liquid-cooling best practices and ISO 14644 cleanliness classes
• Hands-on CFD (6Sigma, Ansys, Flotherm) and Revit/BIM workflow experience
• Strong vendor network across chillers, pumps, manifolds and coolant suppliers
• PE/Chartered Engineer or equivalent credential preferred

What’s in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, highly motivated team that provides world-class supercomputing expertise to its customers. You will be offered a competitive total compensation package (salary + equity), retirement or pension plan, health, dental, and vision insurance and a generous PTO policy.

Sound interesting? Contact us to learn more about this opportunity.