Senior Data Center Mechanical Systems Engineer

Senior Data Center Mechanical Systems Engineer Location: Remote - United States About the Role As a Data Center Mechanical Systems Engineer you will assume a pivotal role in the development, rigorous analysis, and optimization of the mechanical cooling infrastructure of next‑generation data centers. You will leverage an advanced suite of analytical tools to unearth crucial data points that inform the design process for highly efficient mechanical systems. Your fundamental understanding of thermodynamics and fluid flow will guide your analysis of air‑ and waterside systems in the evaluation of a highly complex data center environment with mission‑critical operational requirements. You must be a persuasive and concise communicator, adept at articulating complex technical concepts across all digital platforms, and capable of delivering actionable recommendations to cross‑functional engineers and architects to elevate the mechanical systems within our data centers and accelerate the pace of construction. What You’ll Do Serve as a technical lead for hyperscale data center clients' mechanical infrastructure, collaborating with Planning, Operations, Execution, and Construction teams to develop new data center mechanical infrastructure systems. Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification. Provide detailed thermal analysis of proposed technologies using software tooling including computational fluid dynamics and hydraulic modeling. Spearhead the insertion of new technologies by collaborating with core Engineering and Operations teams during development. Innovate custom data center cooling components, guiding these products through development and testing to construction and operations. Provide and prepare documents including: statement of work, engineering analysis and reports, design documents, product specifications, drawings, budget, cost estimates, schedule and commissioning test plans. Collaborate with partner teams to optimize the existing fleet and future products to meet data center market demands. Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives. Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function. Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function. Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the company values. Anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view. Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi‑discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies. Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals. Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence. What You’ll Need Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8‑10 years of relevant experience. Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. 5 years of mission‑critical facility mechanical infrastructure systems. Experience with design, commissioning, and construction of large‑scale cooling/heating/power generation systems. Experience in thermal analysis and data center cooling systems. Proficiency with water and energy calculations. The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions. Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business. Proficiency with Six Sigma, AFT Fathom, Python, Google Sheets. Demonstrated experience in applying data center technology is preferred. Prefer experience with SQL, C++, Pipe Stress Analysis. Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset. Disclaimer Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined. Benefits Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $190,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. 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