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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

D&E Department

The Development & Engineering (D&E) team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage's companywide portfolio. D&E evaluates new sites, drives cost and scheduling in line with corporate goals and serves as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning. The team collaborates with Sales, Operations and management along the way. D&E also works hand-in-hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are executed effectively. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results. Our team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and results.

Position Description

Vantage is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to add to the design engineering team that supports capital project execution. In this role, as a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for high-level schematic system design, specification development, submittal review, design and construction document review, management of design consultants, oversight of installation, participation in commissioning, and transition to operations. These functions collaborate closely with construction, automation, innovation, and engineering to fully deliver large-scale data centers. As an engineering leader, you will also work closely with other company stakeholders, such as sales, equipment procurement, new site development, and leadership.

You will be presented with complex engineering challenges and will work with teams to bring them to resolution. You will ensure engineering standards are developed, executed, and enhanced for projects. You will evaluate designs to meet customer requirements while providing a balance of CAPEX and OPEX costs, engineering innovation, and site application requirements. There will also be some focus on special projects that support data center renovations, troubleshooting, and remediation activities. These projects tend to be more focused in scope and typically require detailed attention since they can involve a live facility.

You will ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. Knowledge of built-up mechanical rooms, packaged equipment, chilled water equipment and piping, DX systems, central utility plants, airside and water-side economization, humidity control, and value engineering as they relate to designing state-of-the-art datacenters is required. Familiarity in the areas of plumbing, controls, and fire protection design for data centers is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead mechanical design efforts for deployment of new Data Centers, ensuring corporate standards and customer requirements
• Participate in all phases of project execution, including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents, and commissioning
• Drive project level tasks and milestones assigned by the project management team
• Review and lead engineering studies of all types
• Visit job sites for field investigations and coordination meetings
• Technical reviews including submittals, RFIs and engineering studies/analyses
• Provide project leadership for mechanical design consultants and contractors
• Visit manufacturing plants for Factory Witness Testing (FWT) of critical equipment
• Drive the development of processes, equipment, and standards

Duties

• Responsible for creation and/or review of project specifications, schematic drawings, design and construction documents, submittals, sequence of operations, test and balance reports, CFD analysis, commissioning scripts
• Review, comment, and process project plans and actively participate at various project gating approvals
• Participation in on-site job walks and meetings
• Support Site Operations to troubleshoot and tune existing systems
• Provide oversight and review of project plans, equipment, and system submittals
• Coordinate heavily with internal engineering teams across all disciplines to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamlined and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions
• Conduct value engineering analyses, and provide system recommendations based on return on investment and IRR analysis
• Participate in product development process flow from idea to implementing the company's Intellectual Property (IP) initiatives
• Attend project design team meetings and ensure the constructed product meets engineering standards and specifications
• Work closely with Operations for a balance between cost-effective solutions and operational sustainability
• Utilize and review of engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze the following:

o Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies

o Rack layout optimization

o Psychrometrics

o ASHRAE extreme annual design day temperatures and relative impact to supply air temperatures

o Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations

o Management of internal and external design teams and design consultants

• Continued Professional Development through training and engagement in professional societies, associations and continuing education
• Provide technical support to Sales during site tours, RFP responses, and customer Build To Suit (BTS) Data Center solutions

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college
• 10 years of experience in mechanical design and construction required, 15 years preferred
• Registration as a US-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
• Data Center and/or mission critical experience is required
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Proficient in Excel and Word. Understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Navisworks and CFD modeling software environments
• Working knowledge of critical cooling infrastructure within a data center
• Working knowledge of all building codes and ordinances, including ASHRAE
• Working knowledge of plumbing and fire protection infrastructure within a data center preferred
• Experience with mechanical design in California (Title 24, seismic, etc.) preferred
• Travel required is expected to be 15-25%, but may increase over time as the business evolve

Additional Information

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 base plus bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.