Principal Data Center Mechanical Engineer

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 meet you. This Individual Contributor position can be based in either one of our offices in Virginia and Colorado or be based remotely in the U.S. or countries in EMEA where we already have infrastructure.  It will require 25% travel globally as it will support all of our Design Engineering teams globally.  For now, this position will report to our Head of Global Data Center Design Engineering based in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define Mechanical Architecture: Develop and standardize mechanical designs for EdgeConneX data centers, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.
• Research & Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends and community initiatives, evaluating new cooling technologies, energy efficiency strategies, and mechanical systems.
• Standards Development: Create, maintain, and update design standards, guidelines, and templates to provide clear direction for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal project engineering teams and external EPC partners to ensure alignment and successful implementation.
• Solution-Oriented Approach: Deliver flexible solutions that meet diverse customer requirements while maintaining consistency with EdgeConneX standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate ideas effectively, establish actionable plans, drive consensus, and secure buy-in across teams.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience:
• Minimum 10 years in large-scale data center mechanical design.
• At least 5 years of experience on international projects.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of HVAC systems, cooling technologies, energy efficiency strategies, and emerging mechanical innovations.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to navigate complex challenges and propose multiple viable solutions.
• Proven track record of driving consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Additional Required Attributes:

• Familiarity with global standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience collaborating with EPC firms and managing large-scale deployments.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in data center design.