Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Brightsmith is partnering with a specialist engineering consultancy to hire a Liquid Cooling Systems Engineer. The role supports installation, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness of liquid cooling infrastructure at data center projects, while assessing system quality and advising customers and contractors.
Responsibilities
- Support the installation, commissioning, startup and operational readiness of liquid cooling and water-based cooling infrastructure across major data center projects
- Oversee and assess mechanical and fluid system activities, including flushing, filling, purging and system cleanliness
- Review installation quality and identify potential issues relating to pipework, pumps, valves, fluid distribution and cooling system performance
- Work alongside mechanical contractors, commissioning teams, engineering consultants and data center operators to ensure project quality and readiness
- Carry out technical inspections, document field observations and support QA/QC activities throughout construction and commissioning
- Identify potential mechanical, operational and procedural risks, communicating findings and escalating concerns appropriately
- Represent the business as a trusted technical advisor on customer sites
Skills
- Data center mechanical infrastructure, mission-critical cooling or HVAC systems
- Hydronic systems, chilled water networks, process cooling or closed-loop fluid systems
- Mechanical commissioning, construction quality, project engineering or QA/QC
- Pumps, valves, piping systems, heat exchangers and associated mechanical equipment
- Working with mechanical contractors, engineering teams and customers during construction and commissioning
- Someone who can go beyond hands-on maintenance and bring technical judgment, project awareness and the confidence to work directly with customers and contractors
- A Mechanical, Chemical or related Engineering degree
- Candidates with substantial relevant technical experience
Benefits
- 10% bonus
- Comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development support
- 75% travel across North America (25% remote)
- A more predictable working week, typically around 40–45 hours, without the routine overtime or extended shifts often associated with construction and commissioning projects
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