Senior Mechanical Engineer – AMER Technical Engineering Services

Equinix•Toronto, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a mechanical SME for Americas Operations, you’ll apply deep expertise in HVAC architecture—including Unitary/DX systems, air‑ and water‑cooled chillers, CRAHs, and more—to improve reliability, efficiency, and capacity across mission critical data centers. In this role, you will: Develop and design efficiency focused construction initiatives that maximize sellable capacity Drive operational improvements by guiding and supporting site teams on cooling system optimization initiatives as well as general system operation education Provide technical expertise as SMEs for Americas Operations collaborating with regional and global teams to align standards, provide greenfield construction project support, capital equipment requirements, existing data center physicals, incidents, along with sharing best practices, with a primary focus on Canadian Operations If you enjoy solving complex challenges and improving mission-critical systems, this is your opportunity to make an impact with the world’s digital infrastructure leader

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in mechanical system design, operations, and/or project planning within datacenter environments
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience working in a high availability or 24/7 operational environment
Proven ability to work cross functionally with engineering, operations, and construction teams
Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation, including SOWs, design drawings, and technical reports
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with key efficiency metrics (PUE, WUE) and sustainability standards (ISO50001 preferred)
Ability to communicate effectively in French at an intermediate level
Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Active Professional Engineering license
Experience with CFD analysis or related modeling tools
Prior involvement in global engineering standards development
ACAD / Revit experience

Responsibilities

Develop energy efficiency and sellable capacity projects through engineering investigations and internal rate-of-return analyses submitting project business cases for approval
Provide technical guidance for approved projects, partnering with site teams and project management to ensure adherence to Equinix standards, supporting construction through commissioning to validate system functionality and design intent, then coordinate system handover to confirm operational readiness and ensure a smooth transition into operations
Continually identify optimization opportunities and guide Site teams on mechanical and controls improvements, leveraging deep Sequence of Operation (SOOs) knowledge and industry best practices
Partner with global and regional counterparts to review, refine, and enhance policies and procedures as well as lifecycle (EOL) asset strategies, driving consistency and continuous improvement
Diagnose and determine root causes of failures or performance issues across critical facility systems during emergencies or routine audits, ensuring rapid corrective action and sustained performance
Mentor junior team members to support skill development and technical growth
Serve as an “Energy Champion”, driving PUE, WUE, and related metrics with reporting for internal teams, executives & external auditors, including ISO50001 (Energy Management) compliance
Demonstrate competency with plumbing and fire protection systems
Working knowledge of electrical systems, including system topologies and the ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Optional benefit plans
Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
Vacation and personal time
Various paid holidays