About the Role:

The Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer shall support hyperscale data center construction programs as a mechanical engineer with a focus on the design of new hyperscale data center buildings, the support of operations staff with engineering solutions and streamlining of construction issue resolutions.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do: - Manage all areas of project management for multiple real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

• Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Review and assist technical development of mechanical systems (both airside & waterside) for hyperscale data centers including campus planning, general layout/arrangements, CFD & noise modeling, climate data evaluations, hydraulic analyses, pipe sizing, bin hour analyses, etc.
• Oversee A/E design consultants and provide direction or escalation in accordance with established engineering standards.
• Peer review A/E design consultants’ deliverables including drawing sets, specifications, sequence of operations, calculations, models, etc. and provide comments & resolutions in accordance with established engineering standards.
• Review and advise on potential value engineering opportunities.
• Analyze for redundancies, failure modes and SPOFs while working with Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) modelers to verify conformance.
• Conduct rapid conceptual sketches using CAD or BIM for visualization and spatial/dimensional validations
• Experience with waterless cooling solutions (i.e.: air-cooled chillers, dry coolers, adiabatic systems) preferred but not required.
• Work with partners in construction, design and change management to compile, prioritize/triage and process construction originated engineering issues (i.e.: punch list) for standard design/product improvements.
• When necessary, develop engineering bulletins and route through established procedures to ensure wide dissemination of design changes.
• Support in overall standard design improvement loops/processes between products, design, construction and operations.
• Visit construction sites or operational sites only if needed (not expected, unless desired).
• Produce presentations as the main ‘deliverable’ format to communicate findings, evaluations and options to internal stakeholders.
  • Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
  • Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need: - Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Minimum 2 years of experience in data center construction is required.

• Experience and knowledge of working with cross-disciplinary teams, including structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, electrical, and architectural.
  • The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
  • Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Solid understanding of large-scale, data center mechanical infrastructure, including cooling and fire protection.
• Must be able to work independently remotely, but also willing to travel to construction sites with little or no supervision.
• Experience with data center projects inside and outside of the US is strongly preferred.
  • Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.