Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Switch is a company focused on designing, building, and operating data centers that enable future technology. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for delivering mission-critical solutions and ensuring mechanical design excellence for data centers, directly impacting technology's future and sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical design efforts for Switch’s Exascale data centers, ensuring resilience, efficiency, and compliance with Switch standards
- Supervise external engineering consultants and manage multiple concurrent design projects
- Develop and maintain mechanical design standards, specification templates, and the Basis of Design documentation
- Research and implement new technologies to improve mechanical systems and cooling strategies
- Assist in the preparation of technical papers
- Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to specify and qualify mechanical equipment
- Ensure all designs meet applicable mechanical and plumbing codes, standards, and utility requirements
- Coordinate with internal teams, AHJs, utilities, and construction partners throughout the project lifecycle
- Conduct site visits for assessments, design reviews, consultant selection, and construction support
- Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, schedule, and consistency across data center sites
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- 8+ years of experience designing mechanical and piping systems for large-scale data center facilities
- Deep knowledge of cooling systems, controls, and site construction related to mechanical infrastructure
- Proficient in FEA and CFD-based analysis tools for evaluating mechanical performance and airflow
- Strong understanding of mechanical and plumbing codes, standards, and utility requirements
- Skilled in managing external design consultants and issuing/reviewing RFPs
- Experience with design tools and software including Bluebeam, Excel, SmartSheet, MS Office, and Procore
- Ability to research emerging technologies and develop innovative mechanical design solutions
- Effective communicator with experience presenting technical papers and collaborating with AHJs, utilities, and cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel for site assessments, design reviews, and stakeholder meetings (less than 25% travel expected)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
Benefits
- Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.
- Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!
- Remote applicants must reside in one of our registered states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA.
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