Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center)

TL;DR

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center): Driving mechanical design and engineering efforts for hyperscaler data center infrastructure with an accent on power skids, e-houses, and modular equipment. Focus on leading cross-functional design reviews, ensuring code compliance, and acting as the technical authority across the full project lifecycle.

Location: Must be based in the US (Remote)

Company

hirify.global is a manufacturer of innovative electrical distribution systems with 75 years of experience in delivering world-class power solutions.

What you will do

• Review and interpret customer requirements, engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure design alignment.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews with Sales, Manufacturing, and end-user stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for hyperscaler data center programs, including structural, HVAC, and piping systems.
• Approve mechanical layouts, structural designs, and equipment arrangement drawings.
• Partner with Manufacturing to resolve constructability issues and support design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level mechanical engineers.

Requirements

• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a lead or senior technical role.
• Demonstrated experience with hyperscaler data center builds, specifically power skids and e-houses.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including structural design, cooling/HVAC, and enclosure design.
• Understanding of mechanical codes and industry standards such as ASME, ASHRAE, IBC, and NEMA.
• Ability to travel up to 30% to customer sites and manufacturing facilities.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with 3D modeling and structural analysis software like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or ANSYS.
• Familiarity with data center commissioning processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on ambitious, large-scale global infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative environment focused on problem-solving and engineering excellence.