Data Center MEP Engineer / MEP Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Center MEP Engineer / Manager to lead the design, coordination, commissioning, and ongoing optimization of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a mission-critical data center environment.
This role is responsible for ensuring infrastructure reliability, scalability, and efficiency across high-density compute deployments, including liquid cooling, redundant power distribution, and large-scale chilled water systems. The ideal candidate has direct experience with Tier III / Tier IV environments and understands the operational demands of 24/7 facilities.
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Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Systems (HVAC & Cooling)
- Oversee design and operation of:
- Closed-loop hydronic systems
- CDUs and liquid cooling systems
- Cooling towers / dry coolers
- Redundant pumping configurations (N+1 / 2N)
- Validate heat load calculations and thermal capacity planning.
- Optimize PUE and cooling efficiency.
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Electrical Infrastructure
- Manage design and coordination of:
- Utility service and switchgear
- 480V / 415V distribution systems
- UPS systems and battery plants
- Generator systems and ATS configurations
- Support load modeling and capacity planning.
- Oversee short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
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Plumbing & Ancillary Systems
- Oversee domestic water, process water, and glycol systems.
- Ensure proper expansion, pressurization, and filtration.
- Coordinate leak detection and monitoring systems.
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Project & Construction Oversight
- Review engineering drawings (P&IDs, one-lines, layouts).
- Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, and commissioning agents.
- Lead integrated systems testing (IST).
- Validate redundancy and failover procedures.
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Commissioning & Optimization
- Lead commissioning efforts for new pods or expansions.
- Ensure compliance with uptime and redundancy standards.
- Monitor system performance and recommend efficiency improvements.
- Support capacity upgrades and phased expansions.
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Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure systems meet local building codes and regulatory requirements.
- Support audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, customer technical reviews).
- Develop and maintain SOPs and MOPs.
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Required Qualifications
- 7+ years experience in MEP engineering within:
- Critical infrastructure environments
- Redundant electrical configurations
- Closed-loop mechanical systems
- High-density cooling strategies
- Experience reading and reviewing:
- Electrical one-line diagrams
- Experience with commissioning and construction oversight.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field (PE preferred).
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Preferred Experience
- High-density AI / HPC deployments.
- Direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
- Modular data center pods.
- Utility interconnection coordination.
- Large MW-scale deployments (10MW+ environments).
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Work Environment
- On-site presence required.
- Extended hours during commissioning
- Construction phase oversight
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Why This Role Matters
This position is critical to ensuring infrastructure reliability, scalability, and operational excellence in a high-performance computing environment. The MEP Engineer plays a foundational role in enabling uptime, expansion readiness, and long-term operational efficiency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
