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Title: Account Executive
Salary: $70k-$80k/yr
Expected annual compensation $100k+ uncapped
Schedule: 100% on-site in Westchester, IL (hybrid eventually)
Join a company ranked in the Top 2% nationwide by both clients and employees for more than seven years, and recognized as Best of Staffing for Internal Employee Satisfaction.
Sterling Engineering is growing fast, and we’re looking for a motivated Account Executive to join our team at our corporate office in Westchester, IL with a focus on expanding our Energy and Infrastructure client base.
What Role Will You Play
As an Account Executive, you’ll be a core part of our business development team, focused on growing new relationships and expanding existing accounts within the Energy and Infrastructure space. You’ll identify opportunities, open doors, and position Sterling as a long-term staffing partner for engineering and technical talent. This role reports to the Business Unit Manager and works closely with recruiting leadership to drive results.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identify, initiate, and secure new business within Energy and Infrastructure markets
- Build prospect lists, execute outreach strategies, and generate new accounts
- Develop strong relationships with decision makers and hiring leaders
- Learn and understand technical roles and workforce needs in regulated and project-driven environments
- Use sales tools such as social media, internal databases, networking events, and cold calling
- Conduct in-person and virtual business development meetings and presentations
- Maintain persistence in prospecting and consistently hit performance goals
- Negotiate staffing agreements and partnership programs
- Manage accounts strategically through market insight, communication, and long-term planning
- Partner with recruiting teams to screen and present qualified candidates
- Present talent to hiring managers with clear summaries and recommendations
- Stay organized while managing multiple priorities
- Travel locally to meet with clients and leadership teams
- Grow accounts organically through referrals and expansion opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Competitive, driven mindset with a love for business development
- Comfort learning technical and engineering concepts
- Consistent follow-up and professionalism with clients and candidates
- Honest, consultative closing and negotiation skills
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience preferred
- Experience selling into Energy, Infrastructure, utilities, construction engineering, or industrial markets is a big plus
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Fenagh Engineering and Testing provides special inspections, geotechnical engineering, and other materials testing services for a wide array of private and public sector clients.
We are seeking a full time Geotechnical Engineer (PE) to work in our Chicago, IL office.
Illinois PE License is required
Job Description
- Prepare or assist staff to prepare geotechnical reports.
- Respond to geotechnical related requests from job sites.
- Delegate tasks, visits, and activities to staff and project geotechnical professionals.
- Develop relations with Fenagh Geotechnical staff in your region through weekly video meetings and in person visits with each on a quarterly basis.
- Develop relations with other Fenagh Geotechnical Services Managers through weekly video meetings and co attendance at conferences and offices quarterly..
- Develop and recruit geotechnical staff with assistance from all leadership to maintain good work-life balance.
- Provide review of requests for geotechnical proposals and advise on level of effort.
- Comprehend geotechnical proposals by others and prepare schedule of work.
- Prepare marketing writeups for new proposals as requested.
- Manage the progress of active investigations weekly by discussing ongoing steps with staff.
- Attend mandatory pre-drill and post drill meetings with staff and principals as needed.
- Prepare and present trainings to staff (and clients) on geological and geotechnical services.
- Assess risk of field investigations and travel where appropriate for oversight and training.
- Travel may be required to any Fenagh office location, or client location.
Requirements
- IL PE required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
- 5 plus years of Geotechnical engineering experience.
Vendor Account Manager
Location: Near Oak Brook, IL
Salary: $80,000 – $110,000
A well-established family-owned manufacturer of industrial water chillers and process cooling systems is seeking a Vendor Account Manager to support purchasing operations and supplier relationships. These chillers are used in advanced technology and industrial applications where reliable temperature control is critical.
This role plays a key part in ensuring the organization maintains strong vendor partnerships while keeping materials flowing to support manufacturing schedules. The Vendor Account Manager will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and inventory teams to manage supplier performance, inventory planning, and purchasing strategy.
The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing vendors, planning inventory, and coordinating cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.
This position reports to the Director of Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Management
- Maintain professional communication with suppliers via phone and email while representing the company’s collaborative culture
- Organize annual meetings with key vendors to maintain strong relationships
- Coordinate discussions between vendors and engineering regarding new and existing components used in the company’s industrial water chiller systems
- Develop a working technical understanding of the parts you purchase and how they support chiller assemblies
- Present vendor scorecard feedback annually and collaborate on performance improvements
- Evaluate supplier performance to determine opportunities for alternative vendors based on quality, pricing, or reliability
- Work with engineering to approve new vendors and components when needed
Inventory & Purchasing Management
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on customer forecasts and vendor lead times
- Manage ERP data including safety stock levels and reorder points
- Purchase materials strategically to optimize price breaks, freight efficiency, and warehouse space
- Implement and manage vendor stocking agreements
Project Coordination
- Coordinate supplier-related project meetings
- Communicate project updates to internal teams and vendors
- Escalate schedule risks or delays to the Materials Manager when needed
Qualifications
- Experience in purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, or materials planning in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and suppliers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
- Experience resolving supplier performance or supply chain issues
- Technical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical components or industrial equipment preferred
Job Description Manage the development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process validation, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure that products are ideal and functional.
Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
Use concepts of probability and statistical quality control to guide decisions.
Design and perform experimental product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates.
Design experiments to understand sources of variation affecting products and processes.
Coordinate product testing with internal and external laboratories as required.
Generate and analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and lead corrective actions.
Lead supplier qualifications and direct and collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective action implementation (CAPA, SCAR), and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
Provide Quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control activities, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.
Perform quality reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality documents and company quality records.
Responsible for building appropriate product documentation (e.g.
Device Master Records) in compliance with applicable regulations.
Work with Regulatory Groups and Suppliers to produce 510K submissions, letters to file, etc.
Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations associated with product lines and processes.
Lead investigations of product and process non-conformances and out-of-specification results and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Telecommuting is permitted, but applicant must work from the worksite location at least 3 days per week.
Up to 15% travel required to visit other company sites for various reasons including training, performing investigations, visiting vendor and customer sites.
Job Requirements PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Engineering, Science, Math, or related Technical Fields, and 2 years of relevant work experience.
In addition, experience with the following skills is required: (1) Experience with working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards including 21 CFR 820 and ISO13485; (2) Experience working on problem solving, overcoming obstacles, and reaching a positive and successful solution through mathematical or systematic operations; (3) Experience supporting Medical Device design and manufacturing; (4) Experience supporting Medical Device post market activities including Complaint Investigations, CAPA, SCAR, NCMR, Deviation, and Health Hazard Analysis; and (5) Experience working with domestic and international CMOs and Suppliers.
JOB SITE: 222 W.
Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60654 WORK HOURS: Full Time (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) PAY RANGE: $100,706.00 to $119,000.00 per year Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.
For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career.
We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.
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Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.
Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Mackie Consultants, a leading consultant in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying located in Rosemont, Illinois, has an immediate opening for a Professional Land Surveyor or a Land Surveyor in Training. This managerial position involves experience in all survey related projects. Preparing survey plats, topographies, and boundary surveys. Opportunities include cutting edge technology in survey advancements with laser scanning, robotics, GPS systems, and drone technology.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Committed to manage field work for topographic surveys, subdivision development, IDOT & Tollway projects, heavy highway designs, bridge construction, architectural developments, large topographic surveys, construction layout, and mapping.
- Work with Survey Interns (or train under licensed professionals) to gain insight on the principle and practices of accurate surveying applied to innovative robotic technology, laser scanning, GIS systems, leveling, and measurements.
Key Qualifications:
- Have or working toward Professional Land Surveyor License held in the state(s) of IL, IN, or WI.
- Understanding of topographic and boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, subdivisions, construction layout, easement and plats of vacation.
- Flourishes well in a cooperative team environment.
- General knowledge of computer systems & MS Office.
- Enthusiastic positive attitude, with clear communication skills.
- CAD, drafting, and computer systems skills.
Mackie Consultants is a part of The Burke Group (TBG), which is a fast-growing family of 9 civil engineering and land surveying companies offering services throughout the Midwest. We seek out experienced and responsive professionals who are committed to personal service.
Mackie Consultants offers high growth potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, PTO days as well as an employer matching 401(k) program.
Mackie Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Mackie Consultants, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, parenthood, creed, veteran’s status, veteran’s disability and physical or mental disability, citizenship status or unfavorable discharge from the military. Mackie Consultants, LLC intends that all matters related to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, terminations and layoffs and recalls, as well as all Mackie Consultants, LLC sponsored social and recreational programs, and all treatment on the job, be free of unlawful discriminatory practices.
NOVA Engineering and Environmental is seeking a Marketing Coordinator with a focus on graphic design and social media to support our offices across the Southeast. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a few years of experience or a recent graduate looking to grow within A/E/C marketing. The role blends traditional proposal and marketing support with hands-on graphic design, brand support, and social media execution. The position reports to the Marketing Supervisor and works closely with marketing, business development, and technical teams.
Essential Functions:
The successful candidate will work closely with the various Business Development Associates, Operational Managers and senior staff throughout the company. Primary job responsibilities will include the following:
Marketing & Proposal Support:
- Coordinate and manage the end to end proposal development process, from go/no go through final submission
- Assist with the coordination, development, editing, and production of SOQs, presentations, SF330’s and more using Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office365
- Support proposal strategy sessions and assist with presentation development and production
- Write, edit, and format proposal content, resumes, project descriptions, and boilerplate content using Deltek CRM, Microsoft Office, and Adobe tools
- Maintain proposal content libraries, resumes, project sheets, and boilerplate materials
- Support proposal close out activities, debriefs, and process improvements
- Assist with market research to help offices identify trends, clients, and competitors
- Support regional marketing and business development meetings as needed
Graphic Design & Brand Support:
- Produce and update marketing graphics for proposals, presentations, and collateral in accordance with NOVA brand standards
- Assist with maintaining and growing NOVA’s internal graphics and template library
- Support the development of regional marketing collateral including brochures, flyers, conference displays, and digital assets
- Ensure consistency with corporate branding across all marketing materials
Social Media & Digital Marketing:
- Assist with NOVA’s social media program to support brand awareness, recruiting, and community engagement
- Create and schedule social media content, including graphics and short-form copy, in coordination with the marketing team
- Help track engagement metrics and support reporting on social media performance
Systems & Administration:
- Support the Client, Project, and Employee Database (Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint)
- Assist with tracking business opportunities and leads in the CRM
- Help coordinate the renewal of annual contracts and pre-qualification certifications
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education:
- Minimum 2 years of marketing experience or equivalent (A/E/C industry preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI) and Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat), as well as experience in database management
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong quality control skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint Applications, including Deltek Vantagepoint’s CRM Software a plus
- Motivated self-starter with ability to problem solve
- Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to travel between offices on occasion
NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Nova:
Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.
Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.
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?
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.
This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
- Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
- Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
- Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
- Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
- Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
- Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
- Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
- Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.
- Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.
- Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Experience:
- 8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.
- Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
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 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?
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.
This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
- Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
- Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
- Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
- Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
- Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
- Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
- Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
- Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.
- Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.
- Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Experience:
- 8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.
- Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
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?
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.
This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
- Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
- Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
- Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
- Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
- Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
- Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
- Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
- Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.
- Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.
- Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Experience:
- 8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.
- Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.