Field Engineer - Data Center Liquid Cooling

Summary

Fluid2Chip is a specialized technical services practice focused on data center expertise. They are seeking experienced Field Engineers to support the deployment, installation, commissioning, and operational readiness of liquid cooling systems within high-performance computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Observe and support installation, commissioning, cleaning, flushing, fill/purge, startup, and operational readiness activities for liquid cooling and water-based cooling systems
• Serve as a customer-facing technical representative for Fluid2Chip at active project sites and mission-critical facilities
• Monitor field activities and identify potential mechanical, operational, installation, or procedural concerns related to system quality, reliability, and readiness
• Understand the chemical and mechanical requirements associated with closed-loop cooling systems and mission-critical infrastructure
• Maintain detailed daily reporting, field observations, photographic documentation, issue tracking, and activity summaries
• Communicate findings, concerns, risks, and project updates clearly and professionally through established chain-of-command processes
• Work collaboratively with customers, contractors, commissioning providers, operations personnel, and project teams during all phases of deployment
• Support field coordination activities while understanding that contractors and trade personnel maintain responsibility for execution and direction of work
• Recognize when escalation or additional technical support is required and proactively seek assistance when needed
• Support adherence to site procedures, safety expectations, cleanliness requirements, and commissioning standards
• Represent Fluid2Chip professionally in highly visible customer and mission-critical environments

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) or a related technical field
• + Equivalent hands-on experience in water treatment, commissioning, or complex fluid systems may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Experience working with mission-critical cooling systems, hydronic systems, industrial water systems, mechanical commissioning, or related infrastructure environments
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical understanding of fluid-based cooling systems
• Ability to think critically and make sound field observations in dynamic construction and commissioning environments
• Strong organizational, reporting, and technical documentation skills
• Ability to proactively identify issues and communicate them effectively and professionally
• Comfortable interacting directly with customers, contractors, engineers, and operations teams
• Ability to follow procedures, respect chain of command, and work collaboratively across multiple organizations and stakeholders
• Comfortable working in active construction sites, data centers, and commissioning environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based collaboration/documentation platforms
• Familiarity with Autodesk construction/design tools and Procore project management software
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% to customer and project sites
• Mission-critical facilities and data centers
• Mechanical commissioning and startup
• Hydronic and industrial water systems
• HVAC and process cooling infrastructure
• Construction quality and field engineering
• Military or industrial technical operations
• Water treatment and cooling system operations
• Critical facility operations and maintenance

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) or a related technical field
• + Equivalent hands-on experience in water treatment, commissioning, or complex fluid systems may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Experience working with mission-critical cooling systems, hydronic systems, industrial water systems, mechanical commissioning, or related infrastructure environments
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical understanding of fluid-based cooling systems
• Ability to think critically and make sound field observations in dynamic construction and commissioning environments
• Strong organizational, reporting, and technical documentation skills
• Ability to proactively identify issues and communicate them effectively and professionally
• Comfortable interacting directly with customers, contractors, engineers, and operations teams
• Ability to follow procedures, respect chain of command, and work collaboratively across multiple organizations and stakeholders
• Comfortable working in active construction sites, data centers, and commissioning environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based collaboration/documentation platforms
• Familiarity with Autodesk construction/design tools and Procore project management software
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% to customer and project sites

Nice to Haves

• Mission-critical facilities and data centers
• Mechanical commissioning and startup
• Hydronic and industrial water systems
• HVAC and process cooling infrastructure
• Construction quality and field engineering
• Military or industrial technical operations
• Water treatment and cooling system operations
• Critical facility operations and maintenance

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
• Flex spending accounts (FSA).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.