Data Center Mechanical Engineer

About the role

GH Engage is seeking a mechanical engineer to join their specialist consultancy team focused on mission-critical infrastructure. You will apply Computational Fluid Dynamics to solve complex thermal and airflow challenges for high-performance data center environments.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Create and verify CFD models to evaluate thermal and airflow behavior in critical facilities.
• Perform simulations regarding heat transfer, air movement, liquid cooling, and pressure profiles.
• Analyze cooling system efficiency for both IT rooms and external plant infrastructure.
• Study external factors including air recirculation, wind patterns, and heat impacts.
• Convert simulation data into actionable engineering advice to boost resilience and efficiency.
• Collaborate with electrical, architectural, and mechanical departments on design decisions.
• Write technical reports and presentations detailing your modeling methods and results.
• Optimize containment strategies, cooling concepts, and equipment layouts.
• Build and update standard CFD templates and equipment libraries.
• Ensure all designs meet industry standards for mission-critical facilities.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing CFD analysis in HVAC, building services, or mission-critical sectors.
• Proficiency with Cadence or comparable industry-standard CFD software.
• Knowledge of data center cooling, including water-based and air-based systems.
• Understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and HVAC principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, layouts, and engineering drawings.
• Capacity to manage multiple modeling tasks and communicate findings to various stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with colocation, hyperscale, or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with liquid cooling or high-density computing environments.

Skills & tools

• CFD software (e.g., Cadence)
• HVAC design
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid dynamics
• Technical reporting

Practical notes

• Salary range: $100,000 to $180,000 per year based on experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus paid time off.