Mechanical Engineer – Data Center

On-site | Salt Lake City, Utah Position Summary Lynk Engineers is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Data Center to support the planning, design, and coordination of mechanical systems for mission critical and data center facilities. This role will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable, resilient, and energy-efficient HVAC and cooling infrastructure solutions that support high-performance operational environments and uptime requirements.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, collaborative, detail-oriented, and experienced in designing mechanical systems for data centers, mission critical environments, and complex commercial facilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for mission critical and data center facilities, including:
• Cooling systems
• Chilled water systems
• CRAH/CRAC units
• Air distribution systems
• HVAC systems
• Heat rejection systems
• Ventilation systems
• Plumbing systems supporting mission critical operations
• Prepare engineering calculations, load calculations, equipment selections, specifications, and construction documents
• Coordinate designs with electrical, structural, architectural, technology, and commissioning teams
• Participate in design meetings, owner meetings, and multidisciplinary coordination reviews
• Support energy analysis, redundancy evaluations, and system reliability planning
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor questions during construction
• Participate in site visits, commissioning activities, punch walks, and field investigations
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverable deadlines
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, as applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure
• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience preferred
• Experience with mission critical or data center mechanical systems preferred
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD preferred
• Familiarity with HVAC load calculation and energy modeling software preferred
• Understanding of applicable mechanical, energy, and building codes
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills

Preferred Experience Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• Data center or colocation facility design
• Redundant and resilient HVAC system design
• Chilled water plant design
• Airflow management and containment strategies
• Mission critical commissioning processes
• BIM coordination and multidisciplinary project delivery
• Sustainable and energy-efficient system design
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis

Desired Characteristics

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with strong client service skills
• Interest in emerging technologies and critical infrastructure systems
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with periodic travel to project sites and client meetings
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional site visits to active construction or operational data center environments may be required

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