Senior Mechanical Engineer

Switch is a company focused on enabling the technology of the future through innovative data center solutions. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering mission-critical mechanical designs for Exascale data centers, ensuring they meet high standards of resilience and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical design efforts for Switch’s Exascale data centers, ensuring resilience, efficiency, and compliance with Switch standards
• Supervise external engineering consultants and manage multiple concurrent design projects
• Develop and maintain mechanical design standards, specification templates, and the Basis of Design documentation
• Research and implement new technologies to improve mechanical systems and cooling strategies
• Assist in the preparation of technical papers
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to specify and qualify mechanical equipment
• Ensure all designs meet applicable mechanical and plumbing codes, standards, and utility requirements
• Coordinate with internal teams, AHJs, utilities, and construction partners throughout the project lifecycle
• Conduct site visits for assessments, design reviews, consultant selection, and construction support
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, schedule, and consistency across data center sites

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• 8+ years of experience designing mechanical and piping systems for large-scale data center facilities
• Deep knowledge of cooling systems, controls, and site construction related to mechanical infrastructure
• Proficient in FEA and CFD-based analysis tools for evaluating mechanical performance and airflow
• Strong understanding of mechanical and plumbing codes, standards, and utility requirements
• Skilled in managing external design consultants and issuing/reviewing RFPs
• Experience with design tools and software including Bluebeam, Excel, SmartSheet, MS Office, and Procore
• Ability to research emerging technologies and develop innovative mechanical design solutions
• Effective communicator with experience presenting technical papers and collaborating with AHJs, utilities, and cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel for site assessments, design reviews, and stakeholder meetings (less than 25% travel expected)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license