Principal Mechanical Engineer, Global
ABOUT VANTAGE DATA CENTERSVantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equality, respect, and acceptance.
We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.
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 six markets in North America and six markets in Europe, 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.
Vantage's business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe.
DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING (D) DEPARTMENTThe Development & Engineering (D) team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage's companywide portfolio.
Innovation Engineering (IE) is at the core of the Development and Engineering department and is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating design standards, equipment specifications, engineering guidelines and tools and templates to facilitate the regional design and execution teams in meeting three key company goals - product standardization, rapid deployment and meeting cost metrics set forth by the company.
POSITION OVERVIEWVantage is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to be part of the Innovation Engineering team that leads the standardization of products across Vantage's companywide portfolio.
In this role, you will be responsible for assistance in developing and promoting the standards for mechanical systems design.
Regular collaboration and coordination will be required with architects, other engineering fields, procurement, and facility operations team.
You will work with the regional design and execution teams to ensure that the existing standards are implemented and coordinate any enhancements required to be incorporated into the standard design and specifications.
You will assist in the review and approval of new design concepts and products and incorporate any changes into the design while ensuring they follow the specifications and customer requirements.
Knowledge of all aspects of mechanical engineering is required, including built-up mechanical rooms, packaged equipment, chilled water equipment and piping, DX systems, central utility plants, airside and water-side economization, humidity control, raised access floor plenums, and value engineering as they relate to designing innovative datacenters.
Knowledge in the areas of plumbing and fire protection design for data centers is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSA cents EUR cents Participate in all aspects of program level mechanical design and engineering.
Create and update OPR and basis of designA cents EUR cents Drive project level tasks and milestones assigned by the Innovation team leadA cents EUR cents Lead regular revision cycles to update Vantage's design standards, specifications, and guidelinesA cents EUR cents Operate as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for technical reviews including new OFCI equipment submittals, and program level engineering studies/analysesA cents EUR cents Interface with design consultants and oversee completion of program level initiativesA cents EUR cents Visit manufacturing plants for Factory Witness Testing (FWT) of critical equipmentDUTIESA cents EUR cents Participate in new product development process from inception to implementation and apply for and obtain patents for the company to retain its IPA cents EUR cents Research and evaluate new vendors and products with a goal to achieve operational improvement, reduce project cost and improve project scheduleA cents EUR cents Review and approve OFCI equipment submittals to ensure they align with company specifications and coordinate the details with other teamsA cents EUR cents Coordinate with regional design execution teams to understand OPR deviations and lessons learnt on projectsA cents EUR cents Conduct analysis to determine if the OPR deviations and/or lessons learnt from site-adapt projects can be applied to improve Vantage standards and specificationsA cents EUR cents Participate in creating and standardizing mechanical sequence of operations (SOOs) in coordination with internal automation teamsA cents EUR cents Conduct value engineering analyses, and provide system recommendations based on return on investment and IRR analysisA cents EUR cents Identify and create tools and templates that will add new value to the products delivered to our internal and external customersA cents EUR cents Standardize documentation for commissioning of mechanical systems for global applicationA cents EUR cents Work closely with Operations to find a balance between cost-effective solutions & operational sustainabilityA cents EUR cents Work on optimizing design to meet Sustainability targets set forth by the companyA cents EUR cents Support in evaluating M opportunitiesA cents EUR cents Use engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze the following:
A cents EUR cents Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies and Rack Layout OptimizationA cents EUR cents Psychrometric chart evaluation, ASHRAE extreme annual design day temperatures and relative impact to supply air temperaturesA cents EUR cents Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations & Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)A cents EUR cents Additional duties as assigned from time to time by managementJOB REQUIREMENTSA cents EUR cents Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or collegeA cents EUR cents Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferredA cents EUR cents 7 years of experience in mechanical systems design and construction required.
8-12 years preferredA cents EUR cents Data Center and/or Mission Critical experience is requiredA cents EUR cents Experience with NA or EU construction markets requiredA cents EUR cents Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word and CFD modeling software environments with Revit, BIM, NavisworksA cents EUR cents Working knowledge of critical cooling infrastructure within a data centerA cents EUR cents Well versed with all building codes and ordinances, including ASHRAEA cents EUR cents Plumbing and fire protection infrastructure background within a data center preferredA cents EUR cents National and international travel required and is expected to be 10 to 15%, but may increase over time as the business evolvesWe 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.
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 six markets in North America and six markets in Europe, 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.
Vantage's business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe.
DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING (D) DEPARTMENTThe Development & Engineering (D) team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage's companywide portfolio.
Innovation Engineering (IE) is at the core of the Development and Engineering department and is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating design standards, equipment specifications, engineering guidelines and tools and templates to facilitate the regional design and execution teams in meeting three key company goals - product standardization, rapid deployment and meeting cost metrics set forth by the company.
POSITION OVERVIEWVantage is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to be part of the Innovation Engineering team that leads the standardization of products across Vantage's companywide portfolio.
In this role, you will be responsible for assistance in developing and promoting the standards for mechanical systems design.
Regular collaboration and coordination will be required with architects, other engineering fields, procurement, and facility operations team.
You will work with the regional design and execution teams to ensure that the existing standards are implemented and coordinate any enhancements required to be incorporated into the standard design and specifications.
You will assist in the review and approval of new design concepts and products and incorporate any changes into the design while ensuring they follow the specifications and customer requirements.
Knowledge of all aspects of mechanical engineering is required, including built-up mechanical rooms, packaged equipment, chilled water equipment and piping, DX systems, central utility plants, airside and water-side economization, humidity control, raised access floor plenums, and value engineering as they relate to designing innovative datacenters.
Knowledge in the areas of plumbing and fire protection design for data centers is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSA cents EUR cents Participate in all aspects of program level mechanical design and engineering.
Create and update OPR and basis of designA cents EUR cents Drive project level tasks and milestones assigned by the Innovation team leadA cents EUR cents Lead regular revision cycles to update Vantage's design standards, specifications, and guidelinesA cents EUR cents Operate as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for technical reviews including new OFCI equipment submittals, and program level engineering studies/analysesA cents EUR cents Interface with design consultants and oversee completion of program level initiativesA cents EUR cents Visit manufacturing plants for Factory Witness Testing (FWT) of critical equipmentDUTIESA cents EUR cents Participate in new product development process from inception to implementation and apply for and obtain patents for the company to retain its IPA cents EUR cents Research and evaluate new vendors and products with a goal to achieve operational improvement, reduce project cost and improve project scheduleA cents EUR cents Review and approve OFCI equipment submittals to ensure they align with company specifications and coordinate the details with other teamsA cents EUR cents Coordinate with regional design execution teams to understand OPR deviations and lessons learnt on projectsA cents EUR cents Conduct analysis to determine if the OPR deviations and/or lessons learnt from site-adapt projects can be applied to improve Vantage standards and specificationsA cents EUR cents Participate in creating and standardizing mechanical sequence of operations (SOOs) in coordination with internal automation teamsA cents EUR cents Conduct value engineering analyses, and provide system recommendations based on return on investment and IRR analysisA cents EUR cents Identify and create tools and templates that will add new value to the products delivered to our internal and external customersA cents EUR cents Standardize documentation for commissioning of mechanical systems for global applicationA cents EUR cents Work closely with Operations to find a balance between cost-effective solutions & operational sustainabilityA cents EUR cents Work on optimizing design to meet Sustainability targets set forth by the companyA cents EUR cents Support in evaluating M opportunitiesA cents EUR cents Use engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze the following:
A cents EUR cents Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies and Rack Layout OptimizationA cents EUR cents Psychrometric chart evaluation, ASHRAE extreme annual design day temperatures and relative impact to supply air temperaturesA cents EUR cents Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations & Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)A cents EUR cents Additional duties as assigned from time to time by managementJOB REQUIREMENTSA cents EUR cents Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or collegeA cents EUR cents Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferredA cents EUR cents 7 years of experience in mechanical systems design and construction required.
8-12 years preferredA cents EUR cents Data Center and/or Mission Critical experience is requiredA cents EUR cents Experience with NA or EU construction markets requiredA cents EUR cents Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word and CFD modeling software environments with Revit, BIM, NavisworksA cents EUR cents Working knowledge of critical cooling infrastructure within a data centerA cents EUR cents Well versed with all building codes and ordinances, including ASHRAEA cents EUR cents Plumbing and fire protection infrastructure background within a data center preferredA cents EUR cents National and international travel required and is expected to be 10 to 15%, but may increase over time as the business evolvesWe 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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