Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Datacenter Mechanical Engineer

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in HVAC or process systems design.
Familiarity with ASHRAE Handbooks and Standards and SMACNA Standards.
Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems, including dehumidification units, air scrubbers, dust collectors, heat exchangers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, process gas and fluid systems, air handling units, terminal units, variable refrigerant flow (VRF), fans and blowers, control valves and instrumentation, heat recovery systems, hazardous exhaust, and wastewater treatment.
Professional design experience across project types including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office, mission-critical/data centers, restaurant, high-tech/research and development, biotech/pharmaceutical, and industrial facilities.
Demonstrated expertise in high-density cooling systems, including liquid-to-chip and immersion cooling.
Familiarity with International Code Council (ICC) codes, including Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes.
Proficiency with HVAC load calculation software (Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, and/or IES), Revit/BIM, Pipe-Flo, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revizto.
Strong analytical skills, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and capacity planning.
Construction administration experience, including site observation visits and review of requests for information (RFIs), submittals, and shop drawings.
Communication skills for team-based collaboration and managing complex external relationships.

Responsibilities

Own mechanical systems for SI-optimized, high-density data centers end-to-end and partner with electrical, controls, construction, and operations teams.
Ensure the technical quality of external design partners and consultants.
Rapidly iterate on modular templates supporting multi-site, multi-gigawatt deployment.
Perform hands-on construction administration, site observation, and field problem-solving.
Support the design and evolution of mechanical systems for SI-optimized, high-density data centers, including HVAC, process cooling, and critical facility infrastructure.
Own server rack integration from a mechanical perspective, coordinating rack-level cooling interfaces, containment strategies, liquid-to-chip and immersion cooling connections, airflow management, and alignment with power and IT layout requirements.
Develop and maintain modular mechanical templates supporting rapid, repeatable global deployment.
Serve as the technical interface between internal teams and external consultants, ensuring alignment with Tesla requirements and standards and integration with high-density cooling and power architectures.
Design and specify mechanical equipment and systems, including dehumidification units, air scrubbers, dust collectors, heat exchangers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, process gas and fluid systems, air handling units, terminal units, VRF, fans and blowers, control valves and instrumentation, heat recovery systems, hazardous exhaust, and wastewater treatment.

Desired Qualifications

5–8 years of experience designing large-scale industrial or mission-critical facilities, specifically data centers.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	280305
Type	Full-time

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in architecting the next generation of SI-optimized infrastructure as we scale to deliver multiple gigawatts of facilities. This is a high-impact engineering position focused on owning mechanical systems end-to-end—from early concept and analytical modeling through final build and deployment.You will lead the development of modular template designs and innovative, supply-chain-aware solutions that enable rapid global deployment. Acting as the technical bridge between internal strategy and external execution, you will manage specialized partners and consultants to ensure designs integrate seamlessly with Tesla’s high-density cooling and power requirements. This role is designed for a problem-solver who thrives in complex environments and wants full ownership of the mechanical lifecycle for gigawatt-scale data centers.You will operate at the intersection of design excellence, construction execution, and SI-scale infrastructure strategy. Expect a fast-paced environment where analytical rigor, owner’s-rep accountability, and cross-functional collaboration are essential. You will influence standards that roll out globally, work directly with consultants and contractors, and see your designs go from concept to commissioned reality at unprecedented scale and density.

Job Responsibilities

End-to-end ownership of mechanical systems for SI-optimized, high-density data centers. Close partnership with electrical, controls, construction, and operations teams
Direct accountability for technical quality of external design partners and consultants
Rapid iteration on modular templates that support multi-site, multi-gigawatt deployment
Hands-on construction administration, site observation, and field problem-solving
Support the design and evolution of mechanical systems for SI-optimized, high-density data centers, including HVAC, process cooling, and critical facility infrastructure
Own server rack integration from a mechanical perspective—coordinating rack-level cooling interfaces, containment strategies, liquid-to-chip and immersion cooling connections, airflow management, and alignment with power and IT layout requirements
Develop and maintain modular mechanical templates to support rapid, repeatable global deployment
Serve as the technical interface between internal teams and external consultants, ensuring alignment with Tesla requirements and standards. Ensure mechanical designs integrate seamlessly with high-density cooling and power architectures
Design and specify a broad range of mechanical equipment and systems, including dehumidification units, air scrubbers, dust collectors, heat exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, process gas/fluid systems, air handling units, terminal units, VRF, fans/blowers, control valves and instrumentation, heat recovery systems, hazardous exhaust, and wastewater treatment

Job Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in HVAC or process systems design (5–8 years preferred designing large-scale industrial or mission-critical facilities, specifically data centers)
Familiarity with ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards and SMACNA Standards
Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems including, but not limited to: dehumidification units, air scrubbers, dust collectors, heat exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, process gas/fluid systems, air handling units, terminal units, VRF, fans/blowers, control valves and instrumentation, heat recovery systems, hazardous exhaust, and wastewater treatment
Professional design experience across a wide range of project types, including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office, mission-critical/data centers, restaurant, high-tech/R&D, biotech/pharmaceutical, and industrial facilities
Demonstrated expertise in high-density cooling systems, including liquid-to-chip and immersion cooling
Familiarity with the International Codes Council (ICC) suite of codes (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes)
Proficiency with HVAC load calculation software (Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, and/or IES), Revit/BIM, Pipe-Flo, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revizto
Strong analytical skills, including CFD modeling and capacity planning
Construction administration experience including site observation visits and review of RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
Excellent communication skills essential for team-based collaboration and managing complex external relationships

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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