Mechanical Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure)This is a full-time, full-time (40 hours/week), on-site or remote contract role located in New York, NY
SummaryThis role is a high-impact Mechanical Engineering position focused on designing and delivering next-generation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure at gigawatt scale.
You will own mechanical systems end-to-end-from early-stage concept design and analytical modeling through construction and deployment-supporting high-density compute environments. The work centers on developing scalable, modular mechanical templates and cooling solutions that enable rapid global rollout of data center capacity.
This is a technically deep and execution-heavy role, requiring strong ownership across design, analysis, and external partner coordination in highly complex, fast-moving infrastructure programs.
Our Ideal Candidate - 5-8 years of experience in mechanical engineering for large-scale industrial or mission-critical facilities (data centers strongly preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong experience with high-density cooling systems, including liquid-to-chip and immersion cooling
- Proficiency in Revit / BIM for design development and template creation
- Experience with CFD modeling and thermal/capacity planning
- Strong ability to manage external engineering partners and drive technical accountability
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-ownership environments
- Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license
Responsibilities - Lead design and development of mechanical systems for AI-optimized, high-density data centers
- Develop modular mechanical templates to enable repeatable, scalable global deployment
- Serve as technical liaison between internal engineering teams and external consultants
- Ensure mechanical systems integrate with high-density cooling and power architectures
- Own systems from conceptual design and modeling through construction and commissioning
- Perform CFD modeling and capacity analysis to inform design decisions
- Manage external partners and ensure delivery of high-quality mechanical designs
- Continuously improve mechanical standards and deployment methodologies across projects
Compensation & Benefits - The base salary for this W-2 position ranges from $96.15 - $120.19 per hour, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
- Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
- Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
- Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
- Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
- Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events
Equal Opportunity StatementFlux Resources values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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