Lead Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers

­Lead Mechanical Operations Engineer, Critical Systems

We are building a next-generation data center campus in Atlanta GA — and we’re looking for a strong mechanical leader to help drive operational excellence from the ground up.

This is a hands-on Lead-level role supporting advanced mechanical infrastructure within a high-performance, mission-critical environment. You’ll report directly to the Site Chief Engineer and play a key role in ensuring reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the campus.

This position is onsite daily, with limited domestic travel (approximately 10%). While there are no direct reports today, this role offers clear growth potential into management.

If you’re passionate about critical infrastructure, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to grow with a fast-moving organization, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do - As the Lead Mechanical Operations Engineer, you will:

• Oversee and support critical mechanical infrastructure across the campus
• Operate and maintain systems including:
• CRAHs and CRACs
• Chillers
• Humidification and de-humidification systems
• RTUs and CDUs
• Water purification systems
• Identify issues and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and remediation efforts
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Oversee customer service requests with urgency and professionalism
• Perform hands-on PM/CM activities as needed
• Develop and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure safe, high-quality work
• Support regional reporting and customer QBRs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in ticketing and work order systems

This role blends technical depth, operational ownership, and leadership visibility.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a strong mechanical professional who thrives in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

You have:

• 5+ years of experience managing data center mechanical infrastructure
• 3+ years leading or mentoring service technicians, serving as an escalation point on complex issues
• Deep knowledge of cooling and mechanical systems within a data center environment
• Experience developing and executing MOPs/EOPs/SOPs
• Ability to read single-line diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering plans
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center environments
• Experience in pre-construction, construction, or pre-deployment phases of a data center build
• Demonstrated passion for data center technology and continued learning