Kloud Hire

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Design
Location: Seattle, WA / Austin, TX / New York, NY / San Francisco, CA Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $300,000–$350,000 Base + Equity Travel: 20–30% across the U.S.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of cooling systems for next-generation AI/HPC data centers. This is an owner/developer role focused on high-density GPU cooling, chilled water systems, liquid cooling, heat rejection, and modular mechanical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Lead mechanical cooling strategy and design standards across multiple data center projects</li>
<li>Design chilled water plants, chillers, pumps, heat rejection, and liquid cooling systems</li>
<li>Support high-density GPU deployments of 75–150+ kW/rack</li>
<li>Lead mechanical design from concept through IFC</li>
<li>Coordinate with MEP, BIM, structural, electrical, controls, and construction teams</li>
<li>Review engineering deliverables and manage RFIs, design changes, and value engineering</li>
<li>Support testing, commissioning, FAT, flushing, hydraulic testing, and site inspections</li>
<li>Perform CFD modeling and thermal capacity analysis</li>
<li>Lead mechanical engineering teams and manage equipment vendors</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>10+ years of mechanical/cooling engineering experience in data centers</li>
<li>Experience with hyperscale, AI, or HPC data centers</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, chillers, liquid cooling, and heat rejection</li>
<li>Experience leading engineering teams and MEP consultants</li>
<li>Knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9, IMC, ASME, and NFPA</li>
<li>Experience developing Basis of Design documents, specifications, and engineering standards</li>
<li>Strong vendor management and procurement experience</li>
<li>Willingness to travel 20–30%</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>PE License or Chartered Engineer credential</li>
<li>Modular/prefabricated mechanical systems experience</li>
<li>CFD experience with 6SigmaET, Ansys Icepak, or FloTHERM</li>
<li>Revit/BIM experience</li>
<li>Medium-voltage chiller experience</li>
<li>800VDC data center architecture knowledge</li>
<li>Owner/developer-side experience</li>
<li>Large-scale chilled water plant commissioning experience</li>
<li>AI/HPC high-density GPU cooling experience</li>
</ul>
How to Apply
Send your updated resume to <a href="mailto:navya.p@kloudhire.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">navya.p@kloudhire.com</a>
Subject: Application – Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Design
Work Location: In person

Lead Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Design

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