Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ZealoTech People is seeking a Principal Data Center Mechanical Engineer who will be responsible for the design of advanced cooling and fluid-handling systems for data centers. The role involves leading design strategies, defining mechanical standards, and driving innovations to enhance energy efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and strategy for data center mechanical systems, including air, liquid, and hybrid cooling
- Define and maintain mechanical design standards for high-density air, rear-door heat exchangers, cold-plate, and immersion cooling
- Drive innovation to improve PUE, WUE, and overall energy efficiency
- Own and update basis-of-design, master specifications, drawings, and sequence-of-operations
- Oversee project-specific adaptations with external consultants and ensure quality through design reviews, inspections, and commissioning
- Perform CFD modeling, airflow/capacity planning, and specify critical equipment (chillers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC, dry coolers)
- Advance sustainability initiatives: free cooling, water-side economizers, and waste-heat reuse
- Collaborate with Electrical, Controls, and Construction teams at all design stages
Skills
- B.S./B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
- 10+ years of data center mechanical design experience, including AI/HPC systems
- Deep knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9, liquid cooling, and ISO 14644 standards
- Hands-on experience with CFD (6Sigma, Ansys, Flotherm) and Revit/BIM workflows
- Strong vendor relationships across cooling and fluid-system suppliers
- Advanced credential or PE/Chartered Engineer
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