Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of next-generation liquid cooling and thermal systems for large-scale AI infrastructure and data centers
• Own mechanical systems strategies including chiller plant design, heat rejection systems, and hydronic systems from concept through construction
• Drive design execution across all phases (SD, DD, CD, and CA) for greenfield, lease, and retrofit projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Controls, and Hardware engineering to optimize product designs
• Manage Engineer of Record (EoR) teams and oversee deliverables, RFPs, and contract management
• Perform research and development on emerging technologies and liquid enablement solutions to drive long-term technical strategy
• Support commissioning, startup sequencing, and system validation to ensure smooth transitions to live operations

Requirements

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in mission-critical facilities or data centers
• Demonstrated expertise in liquid cooling systems, chiller plant design, and/or hydronic system design
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Experience managing all phases of design delivery (SD, DD, CD, and CA)
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Strong ability to communicate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with prefabricated or modular construction methodologies (DfSMA)
• Background in R&D or piloting new mechanical technologies in production environments
• Experience representing Owner's interests on large capital programs
• Deep understanding of BMS/EPMS integration and mechanical controls logic
• Experience with hardware engineering thermal design validation and product reliability

About the Company

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. As we move beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality, we are scaling our AI infrastructure at an unprecedented rate. Join us to shape the future of social technology and build the next evolution of global connectivity.