Site Planning Engineer

Site Planning Engineer - Onsite in Chippewa Falls, WIThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE partner/customer office.

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Site Planning Engineer is a customer-facing technical resource responsible for supporting the successful deployment of high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Acting as a trusted advisor throughout the deployment lifecycle, this role assesses facility readiness, develops site planning solutions, and helps ensure seamless installation and integration of advanced computing platforms.

Working closely with subject matter experts, facility engineers, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams, the Site Planning Engineer develops expertise in thermal management, power distribution, mechanical systems, and data center infrastructure. This position plays a key role in delivering reliable, efficient, and high-quality deployments that align with customer requirements and industry’s best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Site Planning & Deployment Support

• Develop customer site planning documentation, including power and cooling requirements, floor layouts, equipment specifications, and installation guidelines.
• Serve as a technical advisor to customers, facility engineering teams, and project stakeholders throughout the planning and deployment process.
• Assess customer facilities and infrastructure to determine readiness for system installation, operation, and long-term support.
• Provide recommendations related to power, cooling, space utilization, equipment accessibility, and mechanical infrastructure requirements.
• Support installation planning activities, including logistics coordination, shipping requirements, rigging strategies, and site preparation.
• Participate in system installation, startup, and commissioning activities to help ensure successful deployment and operational readiness.
• Work closely with customers to validate compliance with facility, power, cooling, and mechanical infrastructure requirements.
• Travel to customer locations as needed to support site planning, installation, and deployment activities (approximately 15-30%).
  

Engineering Collaboration & Technical Growth

• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, electrical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to support successful product deployments and customer outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and external development partners.
• Contribute technical analysis, engineering recommendations, and problem-solving expertise to project teams.
• Effectively communicate technical information, project status, and recommendations through reports, presentations, and customer interactions.
• Continuously expand knowledge of data center infrastructure, cooling technologies, power systems, and high-performance computing environments.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; with 1-2 years of hands-on system planning, installation or facilities computer room/facility design
• 0–2 years of experience in electrical or mechanical design, gained through engineering or related professional work.
  

Required Knowledge & Skills

Mechanical Engineering

• Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical systems related to equipment installation, cooling systems, and facility infrastructure.

Electrical & Power Systems

• Basic knowledge of electrical power distribution and facility infrastructure.
• Understanding of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to evaluate power requirements and assess infrastructure readiness for equipment deployments.

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Sound judgment with strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Communicates technical information clearly to all audiences.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to quality service.
• Well-organized and able to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment or materials up to 40 lbs.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance, if required.
• Committed to safety, quality engineering, and customer success.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

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TCP_01"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 95,800 - 220,500 in Wisconsin
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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