Mechanical Engineer

Summary

Switch is a company that designs, builds, and operates data centers, focusing on innovative technology and operational excellence. The Mechanical Engineer will design and support mechanical systems for large-scale data centers, ensuring the systems meet performance, cost, and code requirements while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and piping systems for hyperscale data center projects
• Review and guide work from external engineering consultants
• Develop and maintain design standards, specifications, and basis of design documents
• Select and evaluate mechanical equipment with vendors and manufacturers
• Ensure designs meet mechanical and plumbing codes, standards, and utility requirements
• Coordinate with internal teams, utilities, AHJs, and construction partners
• Support projects through design reviews, permitting, and construction phases
• Conduct site visits for assessments, design validation, and construction support
• Identify improvements to cost, quality, schedule, and design consistency across projects

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 4–7 years of experience designing mechanical systems for large-scale facilities
• Experience with cooling systems and mechanical infrastructure in data centers or similar environments
• Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing codes and standards
• Experience coordinating with external design consultants
• Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, Excel, Smartsheet, MS Office, or similar
• Ability to review technical designs and support construction execution
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with CFD or FEA tools for airflow and system analysis
• Experience working with AHJs, utilities, and permitting processes

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 4–7 years of experience designing mechanical systems for large-scale facilities
• Experience with cooling systems and mechanical infrastructure in data centers or similar environments
• Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing codes and standards
• Experience coordinating with external design consultants
• Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, Excel, Smartsheet, MS Office, or similar
• Ability to review technical designs and support construction execution

Nice to Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with CFD or FEA tools for airflow and system analysis
• Experience working with AHJs, utilities, and permitting processes

Benefits

• A Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.
• Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.
• Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.
• Career Stability & Growth – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company.
• Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!