Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nostromo Energy develops Thermal Energy Storage systems that integrate with chilled-water HVAC infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and data center facilities. The Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer will lead the mechanical design and integration of TES and chilled-water systems, supporting design, commissioning, field execution, presales, and collaboration with engineering and product teams across the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and integration for TES and chilled water systems
- Develop and review P&IDs, hydronic piping layouts, equipment arrangements, valve schedules, and control integration interfaces
- Integration with chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, and BAS/BMS systems
- Interface with data center operators, MEP firms, mechanical contractors and design engineers, controls integrators, and commissioning teams
- Support field activities: site surveys, startup, commissioning, functional testing
- Provide technical input during presales and proposal activities
- Collaborate with global R&D and product teams to refine system design and deployment methods
- Mentor junior engineers as the team grows
Skills
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in HVAC, chilled water systems, or energy infrastructure
- Prior experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities - Advantage
- Strong working knowledge of hydronic systems, thermodynamics, cooling plants, and BAS/BMS integration
- Experience coordinating across mechanical, controls, and electrical disciplinesץ
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit
- Familiarity with commissioning and field execution processes
- PE license preferred
- Experience with Thermal Energy Storage systems
- Familiarity with data center cooling architectures (air-side, water-side economization, etc.)
- Experience with industrial refrigeration or low-temperature glycol systems
- Knowledge of ASHRAE, ASME, IPC, NEC, and U.S. building codes
- Experience in retrofit or operational facility environments
- Startup or fast-growth company experience is a plus
Benefits
- Stock options
- Bonus potential
- Full benefits package
- Home-based work arrangement
- Clear path to technical leadership
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