Associate Principal

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our organization, which prides itself on offering innovative mechanical solutions to everyday problems. While serving as mentor to the production teams, the mechanical engineer will engage in rigorous design and analysis processes using the most up-to-date technologies and software. The ideal candidate will have experience hyper-scale data centers ranging from 50MW facilities up to 1.5GW campuses. Delivering the entire product lifecycle, ushering mechanical design solutions from analysis to implementation.

The role requires 15-20 years of Data Center Mechanical Design Engineering, Consulting and leadership experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility delivering mission critical infrastructure services focused on Enterprise and Colocation Data Center Hyper-Scale environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-10 years of hands on, direct client facing project management in our primary market sectors, with an emphasis in the Data Center design.

The primary job responsibility objective is to increase the Data Cener Industry market share and mission critical engineering profitability of the team in accordance with company objectives along with developing innovative, long-range strategy annual plans and enhance the company’s culture. Enhancing leadership and operations through daily professional conduct. The position is responsible for the day-to-day management of client mechanical engineering design solutions and execution of work.

A key aspect of this role includes participation in client facing marketing and mining vertical sales opportunities including but not limited to ongoing client engagement and management, proposal preparation, shortlist interviews, and attendance at trade shows/conferences. Other important aspects of this role include participation in firm wide planning effort, goal setting, and mentoring of younger consultants.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Management

  • Manage innovation projects and prepare concept and product presentations.

  • Oversee qualification, verification and validation of system level functionality, performance, safety and ensure quality are in line with the company mechanical engineering process.

  • Participate in scoping, provide solution and delivery of change requests within budget and to the agreed functionality.

  • Assist in the development of project plans by scoping mechanical-related tasks including labor and materials requirements.

  • Participate in regularly scheduled department meetings to report on project status, prepare and give design presentations, and mentor junior engineers.

  • Lead engineering design analysis, provide guidance, supervision, review and validation of mechanical drawing and drafting packages.

  • Ensure orderly coordination including reviews of all design input and output at the Conceptual design, draft Review stage, final approval stage.

  • Partner with internal and external teams to develop mechanical solutions.

  • Preform as client stakeholder primary contact to engineering, procurement and construction contractor, general contractors, sub-contractor, vendor, suppliers and service providers.

  • Manage and administer client engineering design services orders, change orders coordinating accounts payable and receivables.

  • Mentor engineering staff on best practices, market trends, and client needs.

• Design

  • Deliver conceptual designs of the mechanical infrastructure for greenfield and brownfield data centers

  • Recommend and implement engineering changes to accommodate customer mechanical expansions, retrofits and upgrades

  • Leads mechanical engineering design, project development and project proposal preparation

  • Coordinate design integration of subsystems to create a complete product

  • Perform calculations, in activities related to product, form, test fits, mechanical requirements and function supporting project requirements

  • Design and development of mechanical equipment drawings, specifications of Chillers, Cooling Towers, Fluid Coolers, Pumps, Piping & Accessories and Systems

  • Produce calculations and functional design deployment of CRAC, CRAH & Direct Expansion (DX) units

  • Produce engineering design analysis for deployment of liquid cooling distribution units (CDU), central cooling plants, water-cooled and air-cooled chillers, and towers

  • Oversee, prepare and review of design documents for air-side and liquid cooled systems, Drawings, BOMs, SCL, CCA, Technical Specifications, Over-Pressure Protection and Design / Stress Reports

  • Engineering analysis of plant water treatment & chemical injection solution

  • Technically evaluate equipment quotations, reviews supplier Bill of Materials, equipment data packages and validate assembly drawings.

  • Complete familiarization with National, State, and Municipal Codes and Standards integration

• Innovation

  • Demonstrate a passion for expert knowledge driving market trends the latest technology development and innovations in cooling solutions.
  • Collect and interpret market, competitor and technology intelligence
  • Provide solution design, sizing for airside and water-side economizers and cooling distribution units
  • Able to perform product functional analysis and provide technical support to others performing functional analysis
  • Demonstrate ability to interpret advanced mass & energy modeling analyzing hydraulic and CFD thermal flows

General Management

• Work collaboratively with the business unit managing principal and the technology division leadership team and set team and personal goals, establish objectives, and monitor plan of action consistent with company’s strategy and culture.

• Supervise the engineering contractors, vendors, subcontractors to implement all defined installation drawing, standards, and best practice as required in each project phase

• Ability to manage multiple projects and project deadlines and work independently

• Help prepare and manage toward the approved annual team’s operating and capital budgets and maintain the overall operation within that budget. Keep leadership informed of potential variances.

• Manage labor resources on projects to optimize short-term and long-term return on labor investment within a context of fairness, respect for the individual, and the understanding that our employees are our most important asset.

• Exercise good judgment in all dealings with employees, clients, and suppliers, and in the delegation of authority.

• Create an atmosphere of professional enthusiasm that encourages and enhances a one-company concept.  Actively promote the sharing of resources among segments.

Customer Service / Relation Management

• Initiate relationship with clients, serve as primary point of contact, and set / manage expectations.

• Manage Introba and customer relationships in an ethical and professional manner at all times.

• Define channels of communication and provide frequent updates; keep customer and other project stakeholders apprised of progress and any necessary modifications or delays.

• Approach client with a consultative frame of mind, listen and provide valuable information. Manage and monitor operations for continuous improvement focused on customer satisfaction.

• Conduct yourself inside and outside the office in a manner that reflects the dignity and professional attitude of Introba. Foster and maintain a superior customer service attitude within the segment and across Introba.

• Routinely seek customer feedback. Respond to and resolve issues as they arise. Handle customer and employee requests, complaints, and problems in a timely manner in accordance with Introba policy.

Performance Management

• Work with the Mechanical Discipline Lead to manage and participate in the recruiting and hiring of team members.

• Coach, mentor, and manage the performance of employees specifically assigned to the team to improve and enhance their contribution to Introba.

• Plan and direct the training and development of team employees in sales, project engineering, design, Revit and project management.

• Direct salaries and benefits of team employees within Introba policy and guidelines and in collaboration with Introba leadership team.

Sales & Marketing

• Mine new vertical opportunities to expand into other service areas and markets that add value to our customers.

• Set annual goals for sales, budgets, and promotional programs to ensure their achievement.

• Develop business potential through client contact and active promotion of the capabilities and availability of Introba, including participation in appropriate customer and industry organizations and associations.

• Maintain a high level of knowledge of Introba, industry, and competitors’ services, markets, and strategies.

Technical Skills

• Maintain professional registrations and/or other appropriate certifications through ongoing technical training.

• Manage and nurture technical competency of employees and stay current on advances in technical areas that impact the segment.

• Apply computer skills and knowledge to manage segment and communicate with Introba personnel.

Registration/Certification Requirements

• Organize training for the maintenance engineers

• Provide expertise related to rotating equipment and “package” equipment (main objectives are safety, reliability and minimum total cost of ownership)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year, accredited university in engineering, computer science, or other technical area is required. Master’s Degree in either business or technical area considered a plus.

• Engineering consulting or project management experience

• Ability to independently drive work, and deliver on-time

Professional Experience Requirements

• 15-20 years of experience in the Mechanical Engineering/Consultant & Services Contractor

• Extensive experience in the Data Center industry a must

• List any licenses or certifications required by the position:  ASHRAE, EMC, PE, LEED, USGBC, ISO 9001, OHSAS, OSHA, B3, OPEX

Software Proficiency Requirements

• In addition to strong personal computer skills including proficiency in MS Windows 10 or higher operating environment, a high level of proficiency and expertise in the following productivity tools is required and expected:

  • MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.

  • Bluebeam

  • Revit by Autodesk

  • BIM360 Docs/Construction Cloud

  • AutoCAD by Autodesk

• Proficiency is the following tasks is required and expected: publish and consume workflows, printing, markup tools, status changes, document management, and design collaboration.

Travel

• This position may include both local project related travel and other travel such as industry conferences. This travel is typically during the week and 1-3 days in duration. Expect 1-2 trips every month on average. Travel is normally domestic however occasional international travel may be required.

Additional Information

Introba is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $175,000 - $235,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. Introba is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

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Introba offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include medical*, disability* and life insurance coverage*, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.  *Benefits will vary by country location and may only be available in US or Canada.  

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.