Senior Mechanical Design Engineer; data center HVAC systems

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Supporting our existing data centers, the Senior Mechanical Engineer performs the planning, system design, system implementation and support of our data center HVAC systems. Leads small to medium scale HVAC projects and the roll out of mechanical HVAC engineering initiatives. Assists with development and implementation of mechanical HVAC engineering design standards, policies and procedures. Effectively interacts with other internal and external teams, including the design engineering, site engineering, project management, site and regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer mentors junior engineers.

• Leads and manages HVAC projects or other design and engineering initiatives
• Provides guidance and project leadership in ensuring project or other design and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectations

• Expert operating knowledge of critical facilities HVAC engineering systems including advanced diagnostics and repairs
• Interacts with other engineering, design and construction disciplines
• Works with the capacity and site engineering teams to resolve power and/or cooling limitations and optimize resource utilization

• Contributes to mentoring junior team members
• Directs all internal and external project team members
• Directs external vendors per project or initiative such as general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Expert level communication including cross-functional SOP development and relevant technical writing
• Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization
• Includes executive level communications in standardized templates

• Contributes to creating and maintaining best in class policies and procedures
• Participates in review of policy and procedure documents
• Develops policy documents with the input of others
• Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities, design summits and data center physicals

• Consistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve

• Typically 7+ Years of related experience in a data center or other critical facility environment
• Knowledge of data center HVAC mechanical engineering design
• Efficiency and data modeling
• Experience developing and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus

This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 90, USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 88, CAD / Annual

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

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