[Remote] Mechanical Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Switch is a company that designs, builds, and operates data centers, aiming to enable the technology of the future. The Mechanical Engineer will design and support mechanical systems for large-scale data centers, ensuring that systems meet performance, cost, and code requirements while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical and piping systems for hyperscale data center projects
- Review and guide work from external engineering consultants
- Develop and maintain design standards, specifications, and basis of design documents
- Select and evaluate mechanical equipment with vendors and manufacturers
- Ensure designs meet mechanical and plumbing codes, standards, and utility requirements
- Coordinate with internal teams, utilities, AHJs, and construction partners
- Support projects through design reviews, permitting, and construction phases
- Conduct site visits for assessments, design validation, and construction support
- Identify improvements to cost, quality, schedule, and design consistency across projects
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (required)
- 4–7 years of experience designing mechanical systems for large-scale facilities
- Experience with cooling systems and mechanical infrastructure in data centers or similar environments
- Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing codes and standards
- Experience coordinating with external design consultants
- Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, Excel, Smartsheet, MS Office, or similar
- Ability to review technical designs and support construction execution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with CFD or FEA tools for airflow and system analysis
- Experience working with AHJs, utilities, and permitting processes
Benefits
- Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.
- Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!
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