Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Cooling Solutions Location : Ashburn, VA (hybrid/onsite as needed) Employment Type : Full-time, Exempt Our client is a premier provider of mission-critical infrastructure solutions for enterprise and hyperscale data centers. Our client specializes in data center technologies, power distribution, cooling systems solutions that ensure uptime, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our client's expert teams design end-to-end solutions tailored to meet each client's unique operational needs. What You'll Do As a Mechanical Engineer focused on Data Center Cooling Solutions, you will lead the design, specification, and application engineering of cooling systems - including CDUs, chillers, and associated infrastructure - ensuring optimal thermal management for modern data centers. Responsibilities include: Design & Engineering : Develop system designs, piping/ instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and specifications for Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, and related components. Solution Development : Architect custom cooling configurations that optimize redundancy, energy efficiency, and modular scalability. Customer Collaboration : Engage with clients and OEM partners to understand technical requirements; prepare proposals, technical drawings, and detailed Bill of Materials (BOMs). Technical Presentations : Educate customers and internal stakeholders through technical training, design reviews, and whiteboard discussions. Application Support : Provide engineering support during bidding and early implementation phases; review design-build packages and support commissioning handover. Standards & Compliance : Ensure designs align with industry standards (ASHRAE, NFPA), electrical/mechanical codes, and internal quality processes. Cross-Functional Coordination : Collaborate with electrical, structural, and controls engineers to integrate comprehensive infrastructure solutions. Continuous Improvement : Evaluate industry trends and emerging technologies such as rack-based and liquid-immersed cooling, and propose enhancements to our product offerings. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. 3+ years of experience designing mechanical HVAC or cooling solutions for data centers or mission-critical environments. Hands-on experience with Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), chillers, pumps, and liquid cooling systems. Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)/thermal simulation. Solid grasp of ASHRAE standards, piping/ instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), and selection of mechanical components. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at technical training and client interaction. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail. Willingness to travel (10-25%) for customer meetings or facility visits. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Experience with rack-mounted or immersion cooling systems.