# Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering & Design

**Company:** [Fluidstack](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fluidstack)
**Location:** New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $150k – $250k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Revit, Bim, Cfd Modeling, Immersion Cooling, Liquid-To-Chip Cooling, Capacity Planning, Mechanical Systems Design
**Posted:** 2026-01-30

> Designs and owns mechanical systems for gigawatt-scale, AI-optimized data centers, from concept through deployment. Requires 5-8 years experience in data center facilities, expertise in high-density cooling, and proficiency in Revit/BIM and CFD modeling.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead the design and evolution of mechanical systems for AI-optimized, high-density data centers.
- 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 Fluidstack requirements.
- Ensure mechanical designs integrate seamlessly with high-density cooling and power architectures.
- Own mechanical systems from initial concept and analytical modeling through final build and execution.
- Apply strong analytical judgment through **CFD modeling** and capacity planning to inform design decisions.
- Hold external partners accountable for technical excellence, while remaining adaptable as project needs evolve.

## Basic Qualifications
- **Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering**.
- **5–8 years** of experience designing large-scale industrial or mission-critical facilities, specifically data centers.
- Demonstrated expertise in **high-density cooling systems**, including **liquid-to-chip** and **immersion cooling**.
- Proficiency in **Revit / BIM** for template creation and design development.
- Strong analytical skills, including **CFD modeling** and capacity planning.
- Proven ability to operate with extreme ownership and manage complex external relationships.

## Preferred Qualifications
- **Professional Engineer (PE)** license.

## Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package (**salary + equity**).
- Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

**Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000 per year**, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

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