Sr Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Development

Pkaza•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

Sr Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Development - Ashburn, VA This position is also available for your coworkers that do Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering in NoVA. Also looking for a Lead ME / Lead EE (Dallas) for a Bitcoin / Colo client! This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / investor. This company provides turnkey data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's ever-changing mission-critical facility’s operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits This role is ideal for a smart, sharp, and driven engineer with a strong grasp of concept-level design, schematics, and construction drawings. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, with experience in Mechanical systems design for mission-critical environments. As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical Data Center sites, provide technical design guidance and vendor oversight, solve large-scale implementation issues, and build a strong understanding of site design and program requirements. The successful candidate will develop and implement design strategies to expand the firm’s expertise, footprint and profitability in Critical Facilities and Digital Infrastructure. Our client is looking for a Critical Facilities Engineer that has expertise in Mechanical / Cooling Systems Engineering and Design for data center and infrastructure development efforts, specifically for large data centers. This challenging and unique role will involve the initial design specifications and prototype of mechanical / HVAC / Cooling systems for new data centers and expansions to existing data centers. The ideal candidate will have experience and in-depth knowledge of Mechanical / HVAC / Cooling Systems / Controls System design and installation. Knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations, ductwork and piping sizing, selecting HVAC equipment, energy modeling, CFD / Computational Fluid Dynamics and other engineering calculations. Previous experience with mechanical equipment design to include: HVAC , Boilers , Chillers , Pumps , CRAC / CRAH Units , Air Handling Units , etc.). You will help lead the design team and working / communicating with all the trades and stakeholders involved in all projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering a MUST
Professional Engineer or on tract for a PE ( current FE or EIT) a big plus!
5+ years’ experience in mechanical systems design for Data Centers or Mission Critical Facilities.
Previous experience working at an Engineering Consulting firm, A/E, MEP a MUST
Experience with hyperscale / colo / enterprise / complex data center design / mission critical facilities design projects a must
Previous experience using: Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, BIM, Trane Trace or IES VE Energy Modeling software a plus
Previous experience with heating and cooling load calculations, ductwork and piping sizing, selecting HVAC equipment, energy modeling, CFD / Computational Fluid Dynamics and other engineering calculations
Experience with Mechanical / HVAC / Cooling Systems / Controls System design and installation.
Extensive Experience with Mechanical / HVAC Equipment: HVAC , Boilers , Chillers , Pumps , CRAC / CRAH Units , Air Handling Units , etc.
Knowledge of codes and specifications for the design of mechanical systems including National Electric Code, Life Safety and Energy Conservation Codes
Site asset acquisition experience a plus; someone that can assist with determining the viability of converting an existing building / brownfield into a Data Center
Experience with creating concept-level design, reviewing drawings, and schematics
Experience performing field observations during construction
Understand and apply building codes, permitting, local regulations, and standards
Knowledge of mission critical equipment and systems, design process, pre-construction requirements and the construction process
Demonstrated ability to evaluate the design and constructability of site design by third-party consultants
Ability to effectively communicate complex project details and market information and analysis at all organizational levels to include senior leadership, utility partners, and local stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with internal staff, external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders
Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Self Starter, self motivated, Strong problem-solving skills and should prioritize well and have the ability to successfully work independently and within a team
Active participant in local data center organizations (7x24, AFCOM, DCD, Uptime Institute, DICE Bisnow, etc.)
Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus! (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)

Responsibilities

Manage projects, create designs and plans, provided and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical engineering design role for all sizes of data center facility design projects- enterprise data centers, Colocation Providers and for Hyperscale Companies.
Create Conceptual Designs gathered from meetings with the client
Create Prototypes that will create the schematics that will be basis for RFPs / RFIs
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policies
Represent the company in project meetings
Collaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle electrical design activities
Interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process
Execute and lead design teams and design projects of complex scope
Perform intermediate to advanced mechanical design tasks including development of cooling systems and topologies, infrastructure and equipment layouts and selection / sizing of equipment
Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings
Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications for mechanical systems
Develop and / or review sequences of operations
Proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget
Effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination
Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
Support contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships
Survey existing building conditions / Conduct Field Observations and prepares technical reports of findings and commissioning support
Represent the Operations team in startup, testing, factory witness testing, commissioning, and turnover
Prepare project design and construction documents
Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders