Engineering Manager - Technical Coolant Systems

Ecolab Inc. • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

CoolIT Systems is a leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers, designing and manufacturing solutions used by the largest tech companies globally. Recognized for rapid growth, the company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead its TCS (Technical Coolant Systems) team. This team is responsible for the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering execution of liquid cooling infrastructure packages for facility/data hall side applications, serving hyperscale data centers and high-performance computing systems. The role involves overseeing technical design ownership, driving design maturity, ensuring documentation, coordinating external engineering support, optimizing processes, fostering collaboration, and ensuring adherence to project timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering disciplines.
• Minimum of +10 years of relevant experience in related/adjacent industries.
• Demonstratable experience in TCS architecture, hydronic piping systems, valve trains, filtration, expansion systems, leak detection integration, BIM coordination, and installation-ready design packages.
• Direct experience with designing and performing stress analysis of mechanical structures, mounts, and piping assemblies.
• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, industrial process systems, HVAC hydronic systems, district energy systems, or liquid cooling systems

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in the relevant thermal or fluid dynamics field.
• Experience with deployment, installation & commissioning of facility piping systems.
• Possess P.Eng designation and in good order.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the mechanical design and engineering execution of Technical Coolant System infrastructure packages, ensuring designs meet product development processes and project schedules.
• Lead and develop the TCS engineering organization including Technical Leads, Mechanical Engineers, Designers, BIM resources, and external engineering partners.
• Provide technical guidance to the team in performing thermal analysis, heat transfer simulations, stress analysis, root cause investigations, and materials selection for liquid-cooled solutions.
• Lead design reviews and sign-off, driving design maturity and ensuring engineering documentation is created, released, and complete across awarded TCS programs.
• Manage the team's workload, prioritize tasks, and delegate effectively, while also focusing on building the team's technical knowledge, supporting career growth, and managing performance.
• Develop, refine, and implement engineering processes to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Coach, train, and guide team members to strengthen technical expertise, support career growth, and build future leaders within the organization.
• Drive a culture of technical excellence, innovation, autonomy, and accountability.
• Create and manage plans for department budgets, the growth of the team, and project execution roadmaps.
• Work closely with business development, professional services, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program management teams to ensure seamless integration of designs.
• Collaborate and build strong working relationships with key industry partners and critical component vendors to promote a culture of continuous improvement and the adoption of best-in-class technology.
• Participate in internal company-wide efforts with other departments focused on continuous improvement, process development, and the adoption of advanced technology.

Benefits

• Vacation and flex days
• Paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending
• Employee ownership program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager