Mechanical Engineer

Job#: 3025499

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer Job Description

In this role, you will be involved in the development of mechanical systems ranging from incoming utility design down to the rack. You will manage projects starting at due diligence, progressing through construction and commissioning, and developing into sustaining support for internal operations. You will provide technical leadership within a matrix organization, preparing critical documentation such as facility audits, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, and concept design reviews to ensure successful product delivery.

With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical system issues across the entire project life-cycle, including concept design, detailed design, procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and on-site commissioning.
• Perform technical evaluations and due diligence of market-available multi-tenant facilities (colocation) to evaluate designs based on program requirements, redundancy, availability targets, and potential single points of failure.
• Interface with cross-functional groups, such as Third-Party Data Center Operations, Energy and Land Strategy, and Front End Planning teams to deliver thermal and mechanical solutions.
• Drive technical due diligence and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) to reinforce standards across all regions, ensuring consistency and successful product delivery per client standards.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
• 5 years of experience with mission-critical facilities, with a specific focus on market-available data center multi-tenant facilities
• 5 years of experience in bidding, designing, operating, and commissioning mechanical distribution systems from chip-to-chiller.
• 5 years of experience performing mechanical system analysis and utilizing engineering software packages for design and evaluation.
• 5 years of experience with cooling systems, cooling distribution units, and liquid-cooled racks, including sequence of operation and control strategies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant field or a professional engineering license.
• Experience preparing technical documentation including facility review checklists, facility audits, Statements of Work (SOW), and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Understanding of interrelated cross-functional issues, including structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, electrical, and architectural aspects.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time domestically and internationally.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.