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CrusoeCrusoeArvada, CO

Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing & HVAC

Level III Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC, plumbing, and advanced cooling systems for modular data centers. Requires 4-6 years experience, SolidWorks expertise, and knowledge of ASHRAE standards and data center thermal management.

125k – 145k/yr
On-site4+ YOEHardware Engineering

About the role

What You'll Be Working On

HVAC & Cooling Systems

  • Develop comprehensive heat load calculations for both air and liquid cooling systems tailored to high-density compute environments

Mechanical Design & Documentation

  • Specify high-efficiency cooling equipment, pumps, heat exchangers, and chillers for modular integrated buildings and critical power distribution equipment

Systems Design & P&IDs

  • Size piping networks, specify valve isolation and monitoring systems, and develop detailed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for mechanical and plumbing systems

Technical Documentation

  • Develop specification sheets, bills of materials (BOMs), detailed assembly instructions, and manufacturing documents with a high standard for accuracy

Code Compliance

  • Ensure product designs comply with regulatory requirements, commercial codes, customer specifications, and engineering standards

Cross-Functional & Structural Support

  • Contribute directly to structural and architectural design efforts, ensuring mechanical systems integrate seamlessly into modular/factory-integrated data centers

Quality Assurance

  • Participate in model reviews and drawing checks as part of the engineering design release process to ensure quality and design accuracy, and assist in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for mechanical systems

Manufacturing Efficiency

  • Participate in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Excellence (DFx) reviews to support cost reduction and enhance manufacturing efficiency

Lifecycle Management

  • Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as part of product release and lifecycle management, coordinating with cross-functional teams for smooth implementation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to support customer inquiries and resolve technical problems

What You'll Bring to the Team

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline

Experience

  • 4-6 years of experience in mechanical design, with an emphasis on data center cooling, HVAC, and plumbing systems

Technical Proficiency

  • Advanced proficiency with 3D modeling software, specifically SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, to manage complex designs and assemblies

Industry Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards (specifically TC 9.9), thermal guidelines for data processing environments, and a working understanding of BMS/EPMS integration

First Principles

  • Ability to solve engineering problems, including thermodynamic and fluid flow challenges, utilizing a first principles approach to design and analysis

Code Application

  • Working knowledge of building codes, energy codes, and UL listings, with the ability to interpret and apply them to designs

Detail Orientation

  • Meticulous commitment to detail ensuring precision in design, analysis, and documentation

Physical & Operational Requirements

  • Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
  • This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required

Bonus Points

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Experience performing CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) modeling for airflow and thermal optimization
  • Experience using Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) software
  • Experience with simulation and analysis software, such as FEA or FDM

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Volunteer time off
  • Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
  • Daily meals allowance
  • Additional perks & programs specific to location

Skills

SolidworksSolidworks PdmHvac DesignPlumbing SystemsP&IdsAshrae StandardsData Center CoolingHeat Load CalculationsBms/Epms IntegrationCfd Modeling
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