Principal Mechanical Engineer

at  Vantage Data Centers

À PROPOS DE VANTAGE DATA CENTERS

Vantage s’engage à être un lieu de travail d’inclusion, d’équité, de respect et d’acceptation. Nous célébrons la diversité et cherchons intentionnellement des occasions d’apprendre des expériences de chacun.
Vantage Data Centers alimente, refroidit, protège et connecte la technologie des plus grands joueurs hyperscale, des fournisseurs de solutions infonuagiques et des grandes entreprises. Présente dans six marchés en Amérique du Nord et six en Europe, Vantage innove dans la conception des centres de données pour offrir des gains spectaculaires en termes de fiabilité, d’efficacité et de durabilité ainsi que des environnements flexibles qui peuvent évoluer aussi vite que le marché l’exige. Vantage connaît une croissance exponentielle grâce à ses installations nouvelles jumelées à ses acquisitions à travers l’Amérique du Nord et l’Europe.
Position Description
Vantage is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to be part of our Design & Engineering team, steering innovative design and engineering solutions for our data center projects. In this multifaceted role, you’ll manage the design development process, collaborating with the broader design team, our construction management, and equipment procurement teams. Tasked with engineering challenges, you will lead investigations using diverse tools and resources to identify the best solutions for the business.
A comprehensive understanding of all facets of mechanical engineering, including critical cooling systems, chillers, CRAHs and data center distribution topologies, is essential.

Essential Job Functions

• Investigate new technologies, solutions, and develop business cases for implementation.
• Lead all aspects of mechanical design and engineering including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents
• Management of external mechanical engineering partners
• Drive project-level tasks and milestones
• Subject matter expert responsible for technical reviews including designs, submittals, RFIs and engineering studies/assessments against business needs
• Visit job sites for field investigations and coordination meetings
• Interface and manage mechanical design and design-build contractors on a per-project basis
• Report on weekly basis to the Vantage leadership on design progress, blockers, risks and assignment of priorities

Duties

• Develop and review project specifications, schematic drawings, design documents, submittals, and commissioning scripts
• Perform engineering analyses for cooling loads, hydraulic calculations, CFD and sprinkler system
• Review sequence of operations for all mechanical systems
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams across all disciplines to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamlined and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions
• Attend and review documentation for the mechanical part of the commissioning efforts of each project
• Support Sales during tours, RFP response, both standard and bespoke solutions, and customer meetings
• Coach and help develop the career path for junior mechanical engineers
• Attend design meetings and ensure engineering standards and specifications are met in construction
• Conduct value engineering analysis, and provide system recommendations based on ROI and IRR analysis
• Review and provide feedback on project plans and participate in gating approvals
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams for optimised and streamlined product delivery
• Attend on-site job walks and meetings for hands-on project engagement
• Assist Site Operations in troubleshooting and tuning existing systems
• Execute additional tasks as directed by management

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college, with substantial experience in electrical design and construction
• Possess 10 years of experience in mechanical systems design and/or construction required
• Data center and/or mission critical experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD and CFD modelling software.
• Proficient in critical cooling infrastructure, fire protection, ventilation & plumbing infrastructure within a data center
• Working knowledge of fire protection, ventilation & plumbing infrastructure within a data center preferred
• Working knowledge of building codes and ordinances, including ASHRAE and the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency
• National and international travel required is expected to be 20 to 25%, but may increase over time as the business evolves

Vous ne remplissez pas toutes les exigences ? Veuillez tout de même poser votre candidature si vous pensez être la bonne personne pour le poste. Nous sommes toujours prêts à discuter avec des gens qui adhèrent à notre mission et à nos valeurs.
Nous travaillons dans un environnement sans orgueil et sans arrogance. Nous mettons tout en œuvre pour nous construire et nous soutenir l’un l’autre, en appréciant les forces de chacun et en respectant les faiblesses d’autrui. Travailler ensemble est un plaisir, et nous cherchons toujours le moyen de rendre le travail encore plus agréable. Notre dur labeur et notre efficacité sont récompensés par une rémunération globale supérieure à ce qu’offre le marché. Nous proposons un régime de soins médicaux et d’assistance, un régime de retraite et des congés payés au-delà des attentes du marché.
La sécurité est toujours une priorité. Pendant la COVID, tout le personnel qui le peut, travaille à distance et des mesures appropriées ont été prises pour assurer la sécurité des employés occupant un poste essentiel sur place. Peu importe votre lieu de travail, nous vous fournissons la technologie nécessaire avant ou le jour même de votre entrée en poste.
Les avantages qu’il y a à faire partie de l’équipe de Vantage s’expriment clairement tout au long de l’année par l’entremise d’un éventail d’avantages sociaux, de marques de reconnaissance, de formations et de développement, sans oublier que vous saurez combien votre contribution rehausse la valeur de l’entreprise et de notre communauté.
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers

• Develop and review project specifications, schematic drawings, design documents, submittals, and commissioning scripts
• Perform engineering analyses for cooling loads, hydraulic calculations, CFD and sprinkler system
• Review sequence of operations for all mechanical systems
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams across all disciplines to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamlined and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions
• Attend and review documentation for the mechanical part of the commissioning efforts of each project
• Support Sales during tours, RFP response, both standard and bespoke solutions, and customer meetings
• Coach and help develop the career path for junior mechanical engineers
• Attend design meetings and ensure engineering standards and specifications are met in construction
• Conduct value engineering analysis, and provide system recommendations based on ROI and IRR analysis
• Review and provide feedback on project plans and participate in gating approvals
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams for optimised and streamlined product delivery
• Attend on-site job walks and meetings for hands-on project engagement
• Assist Site Operations in troubleshooting and tuning existing systems
• Execute additional tasks as directed by managemen