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Engineered Facades is a high-value provider of architectural building exteriors. Our knowledgeable, dedicated associates work professionally with an exclusive group of vendors and customers in an environment built on commitment and trust.
Job Description
The Design Manager position at Engineered Facades reports directly to the Director of Design and Engineering. The Design Manager coordinates and exercises functional planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.
- Manages the draftsmen and schedules their work.
- Reviews design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and contractual requirements, and related specifications.
- Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design challenges.
- Reviews drawings, specifications and related data for accuracy and completeness.
- Performs technical reviews of shop drawings, FAB tickets and construction administration submittals to ensure air, water, thermal, and structural performance
- Coordinates façade calculations with third party engineering firm.
- Analyze structural integrity on basic wall systems without involving third party engineering firm
- Collaborates with and provide production support to the architectural drafters
- Works with QA to resolve issues with engineering design problems
- Uses computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
- Creates fab tickets and cut lists for projects
- Develops design solutions to fit within budget and timeline
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Building Construction Management or related degree and at least five- ten years’ experience in the construction industry. Other skill sets for this position include:
- Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
- Knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a timely fashion
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment
- Construction related software program knowledge including: Auto-CAD and Autodesk Inventor
- Experience in Sketch Up
- Ability to sketch rough layouts, details and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, etc.
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
- Proficient mathematical skills.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Job Title: Structural Engineering Department Manager
Location: Cincinnati, OH
About Jedson Engineering
Jedson Engineering provides full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management solutions to clients in industrial and manufacturing sectors. We deliver practical, innovative designs while focusing on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Position Overview
Jedson Engineering is seeking a Structural Engineering Department Manager to lead and grow our structural engineering group in Cincinnati, OH. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in structural design, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage both people and projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Structural Engineering department, including supervising engineers, designers, and drafters.
- Oversee structural engineering deliverables across industrial and commercial projects (steel, concrete, foundations, buildings, and equipment structures).
- Provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentorship to team members.
- Collaborate with project managers and other discipline leads to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Develop staffing plans, assign resources, and support career growth of the team.
- Maintain department standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through technical leadership and excellent communication.
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and project estimating.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Experience in structural engineering leadership/management role.
- Strong knowledge of structural design codes (AISC, ACI, ASCE, etc.).
- Experience with industrial projects (manufacturing, chemical, pulp & paper, or similar).
- Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (STAAD, RISA, RAM, or equivalent).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Why Join Jedson?
- Lead a highly skilled team with growth opportunities.
- Be part of a collaborative, client-focused culture.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a high-performing structural engineering team where your work directly shapes real projects and real outcomes
- Own meaningful design responsibilities (not just production) with room to grow your technical and leadership skills
- Work alongside collaborative architects, engineers, and builders who care about quality and doing the right thing
- Competitive compensation with performance-based upside and long-term wealth-building benefits
- Strong people-first benefits that support you and your family (and meaningful time to recharge)
Location: On-site in the Greater Indianapolis, IN area (work closely with the team in-person and stay connected to the full project lifecycle)
Note: Must have hands-on structural design experience for buildings and the ability to produce/calibrate calculations and drawings in a fast-moving design environment.
About Us
We’re a design-forward architecture and engineering team that believes every structure has a story — and that great outcomes come from integrity, collaboration, and strong technical thinking. We’re committed to treating people fairly, building long-term careers, and delivering solutions we’re proud to stamp. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Design and engineer building structural systems (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) from concept through construction
- Perform structural analysis and calculations for gravity, lateral, wind, and seismic loads
- Develop clear construction documents and coordinate structural drawings with architects and other disciplines
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals; support the team through construction administration
- Apply building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS) to create safe, efficient designs
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to solve complex field and constructability challenges
- Help improve workflows, standards, and quality control as the team continues to grow
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building design
- Working knowledge of building codes and structural design standards
- Experience producing structural calculations and coordinating construction documents
- Proficiency with common structural/design tools (typical: Revit/AutoCAD plus analysis software such as RAM, RISA, ETABS, STAAD, SAP2000, or similar)
- EIT preferred; PE (or actively on the path) strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills, high accountability, and a “solve the problem” mindset
Why You Will Love Working Here
- The team is collaborative, high-integrity, and genuinely invested in doing great work
- You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and supported as you level up
- Clear standards, strong mentorship, and a culture that values quality over chaos
- Benefits that are unusually thoughtful (bonus/profit sharing, retirement, tuition support, paid leave, and recharge time)
JPC-704
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Summary
The Design Engineering Manager (DEM) performs a variety of management, design, and drafting activities including structural analysis and design, preparing fabrication and installation drawings for construction projects, material order and project management. The DEM will take a construction project from start to finish for all engineering-related activities. The DEM reports to the Executive Vice President and should have the potential of working into a senior manager role.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform structural analysis and prepare design analyses on concrete foundations, towers, bridges, hanger systems, and other structural elements of a construction project.
• Prepare dimensional drawings, installation drawings, and site layout drawings.
• Conduct surveying and layout at construction projects.
• Direct other engineers through projects.
• Work directly with and aid in managing the manufacturing shop processes.
• Review blueprints, plans, specifications and other customer documentation.
• Works on guidelines for installation drawings, which meet and exceed the customer’s requirements (bid and submittal phase). Implement these requirements on drawings prepared for the customer.
• Serve as an information source on planning and design of equipment installations.
• Maintain notes, design calculations and other documentation (e.g. drawings, bill of materials, list of design parameters, and /performance guarantees) for future reference.
• Work with customers and their representatives to determine project needs, requirements, and ensure timing of all required engineering-related activities meet the project schedule.
Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (structural focus) and at least 5 years (preferred 10) experience in the structural engineering and drafting field.
• PE or SE license preferred.
• Surveying education and/or experience preferred.
• Parts or structures modeling and detailing experience using SolidWorks software preferred.
• Experience using AutoCAD 2D design software preferred.
• Experience in equipment and site layout for construction projects preferred.
Specialized Knowledge and Abilities
• Excellent communications skills: interpersonal, listening, oral, and written.
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including structural analysis software and Microsoft Office.
• Able to generate layout drawings from sketches and specifications.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, efficiently schedule and manage time along with others’ time.
The DEM must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail. The DEM’s work environment does not require much physical movement. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
Salary and Benefits
- $110,000 - $140,000 annual salary
- $20,000 - $45,000 annual bonus based on company profits
- 15 Days of PTO & 9 Paid Holidays; PTO accrual increases every year
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision and Short Term Disability Insurance Plans available
- 401K Plan with 100% employer match up to 3% and then 50% employer match of the employee contribution up to 5%
- $25,000 life insurance poilicy with additional life insurance available
This position is an office environment located in Bradford, IL. There will be occasional site trips to construction projects required. The full-time position requires successful completion of the following: Pre-Employment drug screening and Pre-Employment background screening. Send resumes to
Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: . The current full-time salary range for this position is $75,301 - $199,722. Starting salary will be commensurate with highest degree, past college-level teaching experience, relevant industry experience and equity within the department.
Percent time:
11-100%
The percentage of the appointment will vary, depending on the number of sections taught. Positions are typically part-time.
Instructors teaching one 3-5 unit course during summer sessions will normally be appointed at 11% time.
Instructors teaching one course with three hours of lecture per week during the semester will normally be appointed at 33% time; exact percentages depend on contact hours and other assigned duties.
Anticipated start:
Spring semester (only): 1/1/2026-5/31/2026
Fall semester (only): 8/1/2025-12/31/2025
Academic-Year Appointments: 7/1/2025-6/30/2026
Lecturers hired to teach during summer sessions are employed between May and August.
Review timeline:
The review of applications for spring semester appointments will be in October, for summer sessions in April, and for fall semester appointments in May.
Position duration:
Positions may be for one semester or for the full academic year.
Application Window
Open date: June 10, 2025
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley is generating a new applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors and invites applications for a lecturer position to teach courses in our department in the areas of Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate; Constructions Systems; Environmental Engineering; GeoSystems Engineering; Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials; Systems (Civil Systems); and Transportation Engineering.
This pool is being generated in case of need to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants. We plan to hire for the Spring semester, Summer Sessions , and the Fall semester, if the need arises. Candidates under consideration will be contacted by our department. Selected candidates will hold the title of Lecturer.
Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
General Duties:
In addition to classroom/laboratory teaching and preparation, general duties may include (but are not limited to) managing and mentoring graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining course website.
Those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the final date will need to reapply.
Department:
Department: courses/civ_eng/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree is required at time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
The following additional qualifications are required by the start of the job. Advanced degree or five years of teaching and/or industry experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.A.
Preferred qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in an engineering discipline (or related field), experience in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering and prior teaching experience is preferred. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Past Teaching Evaluations or Statement of Teaching (or other evidence of teaching experience and quality) - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Reference requirements
- 2 required (contact information only)
Apply link:
JPF04969
Help contact:
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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.
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For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
Berkeley, CA
Hydraulic Design Engineer
Location: Raleigh, NC
Salary: Commensurate with experience + Benefits
About the Role
Wetherill Engineering, Inc. (WEI) is seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer to support transportation and roadway drainage projects. This role involves hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater system design, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and analyze roadway drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control systems.
- Perform hydrology and hydraulic analysis for transportation projects.
- Develop plans for stormwater management systems, bridge and culvert hydraulics, and BMPs.
- Utilize MicroStation, GEOPAK Drainage, HEC-RAS, Open Roads Designer, and SUDA.
- Assist in fieldwork to verify site conditions.
- Support project coordination and provide technical direction.
What You Bring
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field).
- P.E. license preferred (or ability to obtain).
- 5+ years of transportation hydraulic design experience (NCDOT projects preferred).
- Proficiency in MicroStation, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong understanding of NCDOT Guidelines, FHWA Hydraulic Design Manual, and erosion control.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience or willingness to manage projects is a plus.
Why WEI?
- Competitive salary + health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits.
- ESOP, SPSF, HUB-certified firm.
- Ranked among Top MWBE Firms and Top 74 Southeast Engineering Firms (ENR).
- Supportive and collaborative work environment with growth opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer | No sponsorship available.
Apply on LinkedIn, at , or email for more information.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.