Key skills
Mechanical engineeringPiping systems designData center mechanical infrastructureCooling systemsControls for mechanical systemsFEA analysisCFD analysisMechanical codes and standardsPlumbing codes and standardsUtility requirementsManaging external design consultantsRFP issuance and reviewBluebeamExcelSmartSheetMS OfficeProcoreTechnical paper preparationSite assessment and design reviewAirflow
About this role
Switch is a company focused on designing, building, and operating data centers that enable future technology. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for delivering mission-critical solutions and ensuring mechanical design excellence for data centers, directly impacting technology's future and sustainable growth.
Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical design efforts for Switch’s Exascale data centers, ensuring resilience, efficiency, and compliance with Switch standards
- Supervise external engineering consultants and manage multiple concurrent design projects
- Develop and maintain mechanical design standards, specification templates, and the Basis of Design documentation
- Research and implement new technologies to improve mechanical systems and cooling strategies
- Assist in the preparation of technical papers
- Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to specify and qualify mechanical equipment
- Ensure all designs meet applicable mechanical and plumbing codes, standards, and utility requirements
- Coordinate with internal teams, AHJs, utilities, and construction partners throughout the project lifecycle
- Conduct site visits for assessments, design reviews, consultant selection, and construction support
- Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, schedule, and consistency across data center sites
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- 8+ years of experience designing mechanical and piping systems for large-scale data center facilities
- Deep knowledge of cooling systems, controls, and site construction related to mechanical infrastructure
- Proficient in FEA and CFD-based analysis tools for evaluating mechanical performance and airflow
- Strong understanding of mechanical and plumbing codes, standards, and utility requirements
- Skilled in managing external design consultants and issuing/reviewing RFPs
- Experience with design tools and software including Bluebeam, Excel, SmartSheet, MS Office, and Procore
- Ability to research emerging technologies and develop innovative mechanical design solutions
- Effective communicator with experience presenting technical papers and collaborating with AHJs, utilities, and cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel for site assessments, design reviews, and stakeholder meetings (less than 25% travel expected)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license