LFG designs, builds and manages power infrastructure for compute systems and utility providers. The Mechanical Engineer designs and supports the cooling and mechanical systems that keep data center equipment within its operating temperature. As rack power density rises, cooling design is changing quickly, and this role will work on both air and liquid cooling.

What you will do

Design and review cooling systems: chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, piping, and liquid cooling for high-density racks.
Perform heat load calculations, airflow modeling and hydraulic calculations.
Write equipment specifications and review supplier submittals.
Coordinate fire protection, plumbing and generator fuel systems with other disciplines.
Manage outside mechanical design firms and review their work.
Support construction, testing and commissioning.
Monitor energy and water efficiency (PUE and WUE) and recommend improvements.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
5 or more years designing HVAC or mechanical systems for data centers or industrial facilities.
Knowledge of ASHRAE data center guidelines and applicable mechanical codes.
Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
Experience with airflow modeling (CFD) tools.

Preferred qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license with an experience working as an Engineer of Record (EOR).
Liquid cooling or direct-to-chip cooling experience.
Experience commissioning data center mechanical systems.

Additional Requirements

Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Must be willing to travel to other LFG locations
Office-based
Frequent travel to construction and operating sites

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range:
$150,000.00 - $210,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at LFG. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

LFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with LFG is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of LFG's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected]

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