Sr. Manager, Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer - Data Centers

SB Energy is a leading company backed by Soft Bank and Ares, headquartered in Redwood City, CA. The company develops, builds, owns & operates large-scale energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States.

Basic Function

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Data Center team.

Lead the design development of mechanical and plumbing systems for large‑scale, mission‑critical data center campuses. Establish and evolve engineering standards, specifications, and design frameworks that enable scalable, efficient, and cost‑effective procurement and delivery. Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, driving consistency in practices, and supporting high‑performing talent development.

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of mechanical and plumbing engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines across data center projects.
• Drive innovation and standardization by evaluating new technologies, materials, and vendor solutions to improve performance, reduce cost, and enhance scalability.
• Oversee technical review and approval of equipment submittals, ensuring alignment with company standards and coordination across disciplines.
• Partner with regional design and execution teams to capture lessons learned, evaluate deviations from Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), and incorporate improvements into future designs.
• Develop and standardize mechanical and plumbing system sequences of operations (SOOs) in coordination with controls and automation teams.
• Lead value engineering efforts, providing recommendations that balance cost, constructability, reliability, and long‑term operational performance.
• Create and implement tools, templates, and processes that improve engineering consistency, efficiency, and quality across projects.
• Establish and standardize commissioning requirements and documentation to support successful system startup and turnover.
• Collaborate closely with Operations teams to ensure designs support maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle performance.
• Support company sustainability goals by optimizing mechanical and plumbing system designs for efficiency and resource use.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on system layouts, infrastructure planning, and integration within complex data center environments.
• Mentor and guide engineers, promoting best practices, technical consistency, and professional development across the team.
• Support cross‑functional coordination with architecture, electrical, procurement, construction, and operations stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional duties as required to support project and organizational objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution. PE license preferred.
• 8–12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design and delivery for data centers, mission‑critical, or large‑scale industrial/commercial projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical and plumbing systems, including piping, water distribution, drainage, and supporting infrastructure within complex facilities.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts, develop engineering standards, and mentor or guide engineering teams.
• Experience working across North American and/or European construction environments.
• Strong understanding of building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with engineering and design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit/BIM); ability to review and interpret construction documents and models.
• Experience coordinating with cross‑functional stakeholders, including design consultants, contractors, procurement, and operations teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

Location: Redwood City, CA or Denver, CO or San Diego, CA or Remote

Base Pay – $160,000–$190,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may…