Site Planning Engineer - Onsite in Chippewa Falls, WI

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Chippewa Falls, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Planning Engineer is a customer-facing technical resource who supports deployment of high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Acting as a trusted advisor throughout the deployment lifecycle, the engineer assesses facility readiness, develops site-planning solutions, and helps ensure the installation and integration of computing platforms. The role works with subject matter experts, facility engineers, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams, developing expertise in thermal management, power distribution, mechanical systems, and data center infrastructure. The position supports reliable, efficient, high-quality deployments aligned with customer requirements and industry best practices. It is onsite, primarily at an HPE partner or customer office in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, with travel to customer locations as needed (approximately 15–30%).

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
1–2 years of hands-on system planning, installation, or facilities computer-room/facility design experience.
0–2 years of electrical or mechanical design experience gained through engineering or related professional work.
Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Foundational understanding of mechanical systems related to equipment installation, cooling systems, and facility infrastructure.
Basic knowledge of electrical power distribution and facility infrastructure.
Understanding of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
Ability to evaluate power requirements and assess infrastructure readiness for equipment deployments.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
Sound judgment and strong attention to detail.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly to varied audiences.
Customer focus and commitment to quality service.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to lift and move equipment or materials up to 40 lbs.
Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance, if required.
Commitment to safety, quality engineering, and customer success.

Responsibilities

Develop customer site-planning documentation, including power and cooling requirements, floor layouts, equipment specifications, and installation guidelines.
Advise customers, facility engineering teams, and project stakeholders throughout planning and deployment.
Assess customer facilities and infrastructure for readiness for system installation, operation, and long-term support.
Recommend solutions for power, cooling, space utilization, equipment accessibility, and mechanical infrastructure requirements.
Support installation planning, including logistics coordination, shipping requirements, rigging strategies, and site preparation.
Participate in system installation, startup, and commissioning to help ensure successful deployment and operational readiness.
Work with customers to validate compliance with facility, power, cooling, and mechanical infrastructure requirements.
Travel to customer locations as needed to support site planning, installation, and deployment activities (approximately 15–30%).
Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, electrical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to support product deployments and customer outcomes.
Build and maintain working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and external development partners.
Contribute technical analysis, engineering recommendations, and problem-solving expertise to project teams.
Communicate technical information, project status, and recommendations through reports, presentations, and customer interactions.
Continuously expand knowledge of data center infrastructure, cooling technologies, power systems, and HPC environments.