EdgeConneX
Technology
PrincipalDataCenterMechanical(Design)Engineer
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“Principal Data Center Mechanical (Design) Engineer at EdgeConneX. Skills: Mechanical architecture, Cooling technologies, Data center design. Define mechanical architecture. Standardize mechanical designs”
Industry & Context.
Propose multiple viable solutions; Navigate complex challenges
25% travel globally
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Minimum 10 years data center mechanical design, At least 5 years international projects, Familiarity with global standards, Experience collaborating with EPC firms, Managing large-scale deployments
Nice to Have
Experience on international projects
What You'll Do.
Define mechanical architecture
Standardize mechanical designs
Research cooling technologies
Evaluate cooling technologies
Create design standards
Maintain design standards
Update design standards
Work with project teams
Work with EPC partners
Deliver flexible solutions
Meet customer requirements
Communicate ideas effectively
Establish actionable plans
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal project teams; External EPC partners; Diverse stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate ideas
Full Job Description
Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do. Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers. Job Title: Principal Data Center Mechanical (Design) Engineer EdgeConneX is seeking a visionary Principal Data Center Mechanical Engineer to define the mechanical architecture for our next-generation global data center standard. In this high-impact role, you will research and evaluate current and emerging cooling technologies, translate innovation into pragmatic, future‑proof designs, and set clear, scalable standards that balance build complexity, cost, and schedule. You’ll author and maintain design guidelines, templates, and best practices that our internal project engineering teams and external EPC partners will use worldwide. The ideal candidate brings deep technical rigor and international experience, yet embraces that there are multiple valid paths to a great solution—able to articulate trade-offs, align stakeholders, and drive consensus across diverse customer requirements. If you’re excited to shape industry-leading architectures, contribute to community initiatives advancing data center technology, and deliver adaptable solutions at global scale, we’d love to
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