[Remote] Associate Principal, Mechanical, Data Center Design Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Introba is a company that specializes in innovative mechanical solutions for the built environment, focusing on sustainable and resilient design. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in data center mechanical design to manage client relationships, oversee engineering projects, and mentor junior engineers. The role involves increasing market share and profitability while delivering comprehensive mechanical design solutions for hyper-scale data centers.

Responsibilities

• Manage innovation projects and prepare concept and product presentations
• Oversee qualification, verification and validation of system level functionality, performance, safety and ensure quality are in line with the company mechanical engineering process
• Participate in scoping, provide solution and delivery of change requests within budget and to the agreed functionality
• Assist in the development of project plans by scoping mechanical-related tasks including labor and materials requirements
• Participate in regularly scheduled department meetings to report on project status, prepare and give design presentations, and mentor junior engineers
• Lead engineering design analysis, provide guidance, supervision, review and validation of mechanical drawing and drafting packages
• Ensure orderly coordination including reviews of all design input and output at the Conceptual design, draft Review stage, final approval stage
• Partner with internal and external teams to develop mechanical solutions
• Preform as client stakeholder primary contact to engineering, procurement and construction contractor, general contractors, sub-contractor, vendor, suppliers and service providers
• Manage and administer client engineering design services orders, change orders coordinating accounts payable and receivables
• Mentor engineering staff on best practices, market trends, and client needs
• Deliver conceptual designs of the mechanical infrastructure for greenfield and brownfield data centers
• Recommend and implement engineering changes to accommodate customer mechanical expansions, retrofits and upgrades
• Leads mechanical engineering design, project development and project proposal preparation
• Coordinate design integration of subsystems to create a complete product
• Perform calculations, in activities related to product, form, test fits, mechanical requirements and function supporting project requirements
• Design and development of mechanical equipment drawings, specifications of Chillers, Cooling Towers, Fluid Coolers, Pumps, Piping & Accessories and Systems
• Produce calculations and functional design deployment of CRAC, CRAH & Direct Expansion (DX) units
• Produce engineering design analysis for deployment of liquid cooling distribution units (CDU), central cooling plants, water-cooled and air-cooled chillers, and towers
• Oversee, prepare and review of design documents for air-side and liquid cooled systems, Drawings, BOMs, SCL, CCA, Technical Specifications, Over-Pressure Protection and Design / Stress Reports
• Engineering analysis of plant water treatment & chemical injection solution
• Technically evaluate equipment quotations, reviews supplier Bill of Materials, equipment data packages and validate assembly drawings
• Complete familiarization with National, State, and Municipal Codes and Standards integration
• Demonstrate a passion for expert knowledge driving market trends the latest technology development and innovations in cooling solutions
• Collect and interpret market, competitor and technology intelligence
• Provide solution design, sizing for airside and water-side economizers and cooling distribution units
• Able to perform product functional analysis and provide technical support to others performing functional analysis
• Demonstrate ability to interpret advanced mass & energy modeling analyzing hydraulic and CFD thermal flows
• Work collaboratively with the business unit managing principal and the technology division leadership team and set team and personal goals, establish objectives, and monitor plan of action consistent with company’s strategy and culture
• Supervise the engineering contractors, vendors, subcontractors to implement all defined installation drawing, standards, and best practice as required in each project phase
• Ability to manage multiple projects and project deadlines and work independently
• Help prepare and manage toward the approved annual team’s operating and capital budgets and maintain the overall operation within that budget. Keep leadership informed of potential variances
• Manage labor resources on projects to optimize short-term and long-term return on labor investment within a context of fairness, respect for the individual, and the understanding that our employees are our most important asset
• Exercise good judgment in all dealings with employees, clients, and suppliers, and in the delegation of authority
• Create an atmosphere of professional enthusiasm that encourages and enhances a one-company concept. Actively promote the sharing of resources among segments
• Initiate relationship with clients, serve as primary point of contact, and set / manage expectations
• Manage Introba and customer relationships in an ethical and professional manner at all times
• Define channels of communication and provide frequent updates; keep customer and other project stakeholders apprised of progress and any necessary modifications or delays
• Approach client with a consultative frame of mind, listen and provide valuable information. Manage and monitor operations for continuous improvement focused on customer satisfaction
• Conduct yourself inside and outside the office in a manner that reflects the dignity and professional attitude of Introba. Foster and maintain a superior customer service attitude within the segment and across Introba
• Routinely seek customer feedback. Respond to and resolve issues as they arise. Handle customer and employee requests, complaints, and problems in a timely manner in accordance with Introba policy
• Work with the Mechanical Discipline Lead to manage and participate in the recruiting and hiring of team members
• Coach, mentor, and manage the performance of employees specifically assigned to the team to improve and enhance their contribution to Introba
• Plan and direct the training and development of team employees in sales, project engineering, design, Revit and project management
• Direct salaries and benefits of team employees within Introba policy and guidelines and in collaboration with Introba leadership team
• Mine new vertical opportunities to expand into other service areas and markets that add value to our customers
• Set annual goals for sales, budgets, and promotional programs to ensure their achievement
• Develop business potential through client contact and active promotion of the capabilities and availability of Introba, including participation in appropriate customer and industry organizations and associations
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of Introba, industry, and competitors’ services, markets, and strategies

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year, accredited university in engineering, computer science, or other technical area is required
• 15-20 years of experience in the Mechanical Engineering/Consultant & Services Contractor
• Extensive experience in the Data Center industry a must
• Ability to independently drive work, and deliver on-time
• List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASHRAE, EMC, PE, LEED, USGBC, ISO 9001, OHSAS, OSHA, B3, OPEX
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc
• High level of proficiency and expertise in Bluebeam
• High level of proficiency and expertise in Revit by Autodesk
• High level of proficiency and expertise in BIM360 Docs/Construction Cloud
• High level of proficiency and expertise in AutoCAD by Autodesk
• Master's Degree in either business or technical area considered a plus
• Engineering consulting or project management experience

Benefits

• Medical*
• Disability*
• Life insurance coverage*
• Continuing education benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• A retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
• *Benefits will vary by country location and may only be available in US or Canada

Company Overview

Company H1B Sponsorship