Mechanical Engineer (Data Center Infastructure)

Mechanical Engineer – Data Center InfrastructureAbout ByteBridgeByteBridge is a widely trusted innovator of IT services, including data center, enterprise IT, and unified communications. Founded by a team of passionate experts, ByteBridge aims to achieve customer success through technology enablement, bridging technical gaps to help enterprises expand globally. The company has gained trust from some of the world's leading international companies.About The RoleWe are seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure to support the design, development, deployment, and commissioning of high-density data center solutions. This role focuses on site-level mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on cooling systems, liquid cooling, piping, equipment integration, mechanical layouts, and constructability.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with mission-critical facilities and understands the mechanical requirements associated with high-density AI/GPU infrastructure. A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred.The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with internal product, electrical, engineering, project management, manufacturing, construction, and operations teams, as well as external engineering firms, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and customers.Work LocationHayward, CA; Houston, TX; or Manassas, VAFull-Time — Approximately 15–25% travel as required by projectsKey ResponsibilitiesLead mechanical engineering activities for high-density data center infrastructureDevelop and review mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, and engineering documentationDesign and validate cooling solutions for traditional and high-density AI/GPU data center environmentsSupport direct-to-chip liquid cooling, CDUs, secondary cooling loops, RDHx, CRAH/CRAC systems, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, and associated piping systemsPerform cooling load, equipment sizing, pressure-drop, pump sizing, flow, and system capacity calculationsDevelop mechanical system concepts for chilled-water and liquid-cooling distribution architecturesReview piping layouts, valve arrangements, equipment placement, connection points, redundancy, maintainability, and service clearancesCoordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, architectural, controls/BMS, fire protection, and IT infrastructureSupport mechanical integration between prefabricated/modular equipment and site infrastructureDevelop and review mechanical site plans, equipment layouts, piping routes, connection requirements, and installation detailsReview vendor and manufacturer drawings, submittals, technical specifications, and equipment selectionsParticipate in 30%, 60%, 90%, IFC, and construction drawing reviewsIdentify design conflicts, constructability issues, capacity constraints, and technical risks before constructionSupport development of Bills of Materials (BOMs), equipment specifications, scopes of work, and technical procurement packagesWork with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure equipment and assemblies meet engineering requirementsReview contractor RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field modificationsConduct site visits and field inspections to verify installation quality and conformance with design requirementsEnsure designs comply with applicable U.S. building codes, mechanical codes, energy codes, ASHRAE guidance, customer requirements, and industry best practicesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering disciplineProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering (Required)4+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in data centers, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor facilities, advanced manufacturing, or other high-availability infrastructureStrong understanding of data center cooling and hydronic systemsExperience with high-density computing and/or liquid-cooled data center environments strongly preferredExperience with CDUs, chilled-water systems, secondary cooling loops, pumps, heat exchangers, CRAHs, chillers, RDHx systems, and associated controlsKnowledge of ASHRAE thermal guidelines and mechanical design practices for mission-critical facilitiesFamiliarity with applicable IBC, IMC, IPC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and local building-code requirementsExperience reviewing and producing construction drawings, P&IDs, equipment schedules, specifications, and engineering calculationsExperience with AutoCAD and/or Revit; BIM coordination experience preferredExperience working with mechanical contractors, equipment manufacturers, commissioning agents, and engineering consultantsAbility to translate engineering concepts into standardized, manufacturable productsAbility to manage multiple projects and coordinate across engineering, construction, and customer teamsPreferred QualificationsHands-on experience supporting mission-critical data center infrastructure and high-density AI/GPU environmentsExperience designing and deploying liquid-cooling and hydronic systems for high-density computingExperience with mechanical contractors, equipment manufacturers, commissioning agents, and engineering consultantsBIM coordination experience using AutoCAD and/or RevitStrong understanding of applicable building codes, ASHRAE guidance, and mechanical design standards