Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer, 3rd Party Data Centers

Turner & Townsend • Wide Ruins, AZ

32d • $155,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer supports third-party data center projects for CBRE clients by providing technical guidance and input. The role primarily supports Senior Engineers across the program by updating documentation during technical due diligence for new and existing facilities. The ideal candidate has working knowledge of electrical power systems, security, civil, structural, architectural, and other relevant disciplines. Approximately 25% travel is anticipated.

The position includes evaluating sites and detailed design documents, developing reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) analysis, coordinating mechanical design documentation, and supporting project preparation and operations. The engineer also helps maintain and improve program standards and technical due diligence engineering programs. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 8–10 years of solid experience; a combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Solid understanding of large-scale, complex data center infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of the commercial real estate industry, including financial analysis, project management, construction, ethical practices, business operations, marketing, and business development.
• Experience and knowledge working with cross-disciplinary teams, including structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines.
• Innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Experience with data center projects inside and outside the United States.
• Ability to solve outstanding problems using standard and innovative solutions with broad business impact.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products, including tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects, and PowerPoint.
• Expert interpersonal skills and an inquisitive mentality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and assist in evaluating third-party data center sites for technical compliance and adherence to standards.
• Identify collaborators, plan and prioritize objectives and success criteria, estimate task durations, and align schedules and dependencies.
• Develop reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) analysis to optimize data center operational performance and efficiency.
• Review detailed design documents for third-party data center sites for accuracy and compliance with requirements.
• Interact directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project.
• Support senior-level engineers by compiling documentation for presentations and contracts.
• Support operations with day-to-day questions about documentation and help organize and improve program standards.
• Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities to optimize and improve standard engineering programs for Technical Due Diligence.
• Coordinate documentation of mechanical design for data center projects.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
• The company promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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