Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Data Center MEP Systems)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Cross-functional coordination"]

Design, specify, and commission data center cooling and fluid MEP systems, from chilled water plants and CRAH/CRAC units to plumbing for domestic water, drainage, and process piping. Perform heat-load calculations, capacity planning, pump sizing, and hydraulic modeling. Coordinate drawings across disciplines, support functional and integrated commissioning, troubleshoot operational issues, and assist with technical due diligence for new site selection.

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Data Center MEP Systems)

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Job Summary

Design, specify, and commission data center cooling and fluid MEP systems, from chilled water plants and CRAH/CRAC units to plumbing for domestic water, drainage, and process piping. Perform heat-load calculations, capacity planning, pump sizing, and hydraulic modeling. Coordinate drawings across disciplines, support functional and integrated commissioning, troubleshoot operational issues, and assist with technical due diligence for new site selection.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and specify mechanical cooling systems for data center facilities, including chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, air handling units, and cooling towers.
  • •Own plumbing system design covering domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, makeup water, and process piping for cooling systems.
  • •Evaluate and specify facility liquid cooling infrastructure such as direct-to-chip, rear-door heat exchangers, and immersion cooling.
  • •Perform heat load calculations, airflow modeling, and capacity planning to meet design requirements; develop piping design, pump sizing, and hydraulic calculations.
  • •Support commissioning (FPT, IST, and level 5) and troubleshoot operational issues; coordinate drawings and specifications with internal teams and vendors.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • •10+ years of experience in mechanical/plumbing design for mission-critical facilities, data centers, or comparable industrial environments.
  • •Working knowledge of HVAC and hydronic system design, including chilled water plants, cooling towers, and air handling systems.
  • •Ability to read and produce mechanical/plumbing construction documents, P&IDs, and equipment schedules.
  • •Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier standards and ASHRAE TC9.9 data center thermal guidelines.
Experience:10+ yearsData centersMission-critical facilitiesIndustrial environments
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:TroubleshootingCross-functional coordination
Tech Stack:Chilled water plantsCRAH/CRACAir handling unitsCooling towersDirect-to-chipRear-door heat exchangersImmersion coolingP&IDsHydraulic calculationsHeat load calculationsAirflow modelingCapacity planningBMS/EPMSFunctional performance testingIntegrated systems testingLevel 5 commissioningWater treatment

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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