Job Type

Full-time
Description
Who We Are
Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.
What The Role Entails
The Mechanical Design Engineer will collaborate with CHQ Development and third-party engineering teams to develop mechanical system designs for data centers across the Americas with a focus on cutting edge technology and sustainability. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will work with the entire CHQ team, including partners, customers, and vendors. This individual's experience allows them to appreciate customer requirements and provide tailored solutions, accordingly.
The ideal candidate will develop growth plans and implement solutions for current and future CHQ's data centers across different regions and climates of North America and LATAM. Work closely with CHQ's consultants, contractors and partners to define new projects and existing site expansions. This individual is responsible for coordinating mechanical designs and specifications, supporting budget reviews and construction efforts. Working closely with the CHQ's Operations Teams, this person will help maximize efficiencies and reliability.
The successful individual will be responsible for contributing to company-wide developments and influencing the design of the data centers that CloudHQ constructs. The CloudHQ team is at an early stage of growth so the role offers an exciting advancement opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual with a keen attention to engineering detail. The role will require involvement in the full development cycle from early-stage masterplans and concept designs through construction, delivery, and beyond into facility operations. They will also be able to anticipate CloudHQ business needs and develop appropriate contingency measures, working proactively to deliver best in class data centers alongside the CloudHQ Development team.
Requirements
What You Bring to The Role
•A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or technology-related discipline
•A minimum of seven (7) year of experience in design, construction, and commissioning of industrial cooling systems
•A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in successfully leading and managing teams, projects or programs to determine and implement company-level strategic objectives
•Professional experience in mechanical engineering project management
•Strong and in-depth working knowledge and proven performance of data center design. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate active and direct design experience and skills in data center Mechanical, and Controls engineering management
•Critical thinker and problem solver
•Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and effectively
•Ability to work cross-functionally with a team, as well as work independently applying individual expertise.
•Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface directly with clients
•Willingness to travel locally, nationally, and internationally on a regular basis
•Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
•Ability to apply company values to execution of organizational strategy
•Continual improvement mindset with focus on future
•Strong and highly nuanced professional and business management skills with particular adeptness at winning and influencing stakeholders and workgroup members
•Exceptional leadership, communication, written and verbal presentation, and team-building skills proven across a diverse workforce
•Deeply caring about technology, your craft and the success of your team and the company
•Ability to clearly translate complex technical information in a way that various audience types will understand
•Ability to create, analyze and evaluate Management Information to ensure timely and accurate decision making
•Ability to work seamlessly in a global business environment spanning diverse geographies and cultures
•Ability to multi-task and work within a team in an extremely fast-paced and demanding environment and internationally
•Exceptional abilities at collaborating cultivating deep relationships throughout the supply chain industry
•Thought leader, able to think strategically and effectively communicate vision and influence cross-functionally
•Adept at balancing intense short-term pressures with overall long-term strategy or goals
What We Offer
CloudHQ's people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.
Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CloudHQ is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.