MEP Architect

Location: Remote, Nationwide with preference for San Francisco Bay Area candidates

A rapidly growing technology innovator is seeking an experienced MEP Architect to help shape the mechanical infrastructure powering the next generation of AI computing environments. This is an opportunity to influence the design of cutting edge, high density compute facilities where cooling performance, system resiliency, and operational efficiency directly impact mission success. Working alongside a highly technical team, you will develop innovative thermal solutions that support some of the industry's most demanding AI and HPC deployments while helping establish scalable design standards for future expansion.

This Role Offers

• Opportunity to lead the design of advanced cooling systems supporting large scale AI infrastructure.
• High visibility position with significant technical ownership and decision making authority.
• Remote work arrangement with preference for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence, innovation, and long term platform scalability.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

Focus

• Lead the design and optimization of mechanical cooling systems supporting high density compute environments.
• Develop liquid cooling architectures that integrate seamlessly with facility chilled water infrastructure.
• Design and validate chilled water distribution systems, hydronic networks, and cooling equipment selections for reliability and efficiency.
• Establish design criteria for thermal performance, temperature management, flow balancing, and pressure control.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure mechanical systems align with facility, electrical, and operational requirements.
• Evaluate cooling strategies that improve energy efficiency while supporting variable AI workload demands.
• Develop commissioning plans and verify system performance during startup and operational testing.
• Identify potential operational risks related to cooling performance, hydraulic stability, controls, and maintainability.
• Produce and maintain mechanical design documentation, engineering standards, and system diagrams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating emerging cooling technologies and industry best practices.

Skill Set

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Professional licensure is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years designing cooling systems for data centers, mission critical facilities, or comparable high performance environments.
• Demonstrated hands on experience with liquid cooling technologies supporting high density compute, AI infrastructure, or HPC applications.
• Strong background in chilled water systems, CDU integration, hydronic controls, and commissioning activities.
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, pressure drop analysis, pump curves, and hydronic system performance.
• Experience designing systems utilizing cooling towers, economizers, variable frequency drive equipment, and dynamic load management strategies.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidance and other applicable industry standards for mission critical cooling environments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration abilities.
• Passion for delivering reliable infrastructure that enables next generation AI technologies.

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