LIQUID COOLING ENGINEERING MANAGER - FLORENCE, KY

Compass Group•FLORENCE, KY

1d•$155,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services. This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job Summary The Liquid Cooling Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all engineering activities related to advanced liquid cooling systems within mission-critical or high-density environments. This role provides both technical leadership and operational oversight, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability of liquid cooling infrastructure across sites. The position manages engineering teams, drives system performance, and serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for liquid cooling technologies including direct-to-chip, immersion, and glycol-based systems.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in mechanical or facilities engineering
3+ years of leadership or management experience
Strong expertise in liquid cooling, HVAC, or fluid systems
Experience with pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems, and coolant chemistry
Proven troubleshooting experience in complex environments

Nice To Haves

Experience in data centers or mission-critical environments
Knowledge of direct-to-chip or immersion cooling
Familiarity with CMMS, BMS, or EPMS systems
Experience with commissioning large-scale systems
Technical certifications or degree in mechanical or HVAC disciplines

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage a team of engineers and technicians supporting liquid cooling operations
Serve as the technical authority for systems including CDUs, heat exchangers, pumps, piping, and glycol loops
Oversee system design, installation, commissioning, and optimization
Ensure coolant chemistry programs, leak detection strategies, and system integrity standards
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Monitor system performance including temperature, pressure, and flow
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Establish KPIs, SLAs, and reporting metrics
Manage vendors, OEMs, and client relationships
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, sustainability, and reliability