• Design and develop complex infrastructure solutions across network, compute, telephony, platform, middleware, and database technologies, ensuring technology currency and capacity alignment with SLAs. • Establish and maintain hardware and software performance standards while serving as the SME for emerging technologies and strategic vendor solutions. • Lead infrastructure design for major projects, collaborating with IT stakeholders, service owners, and vendors to ensure solutions align with architectural intent. • Ensure operational readiness through performance tuning, systems support, incident resolution, and planning and execution of software installations and upgrades. • Maintain standardized engineering procedures and contribute to broader architectural roadmaps, strategies, and standards. • Present new technologies to leadership and mentor junior team members to support capability growth and consistency across the team.

• Design whitespace layouts including rack placement, aisle configuration, equipment density, and airflow strategy • Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to integrate power distribution and cooling infrastructure into whitespace environments • Optimize whitespace designs for capacity, scalability, redundancy, airflow performance, and energy efficiency • Coordinate with network and cloud teams to ensure structured cabling, connectivity, and fiber management meet performance requirements • Validate redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N) and ensure designs align with SLA requirements • Ensure whitespace designs comply with industry standards including TIA-942, Uptime Institute guidelines, ASHRAE recommendations, and applicable codes • Apply local building codes, safety regulations, and company design policies • Develop CAD/BIM drawings, schematics, and 3D models of whitespace environments • Create capacity planning models to forecast growth, utilization, and infrastructure scaling • Maintain technical documentation supporting operations, maintenance, and audit requirements • Support construction, installation, commissioning, and deployment activities for new data center environments • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and site inspections • Provide technical guidance to internal teams, contractors, and external partners • Evaluate new technologies, modular designs, and industry best practices to improve performance and efficiency • Conduct post-occupancy evaluations to validate design outcomes and identify improvements

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Salas O’Brien is seeking Mechanical Designer Team Lead, BIM/VDC Specialists to lead mechanical engineering design activities on major projects in the U.S. - Lead mechanical engineering design activities on major projects in the U.S. - Design, model, and simulate mechanical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers, including HVAC, piping, plumbing, cooling towers, chilled water systems, and boilers. - Prepare engineering calculations and detailed mechanical drawings. - Design highly energy-efficient and sustainable systems. - Create technical documentation for project execution, including design criteria and specifications. - Ensure project requirements are met in terms of scope, cost, and schedule. - Collaborate with architects and engineers to coordinate BIM models and resolve conflicts. - Review shop drawings for compliance with engineering codes and safety standards. - Develop and maintain project scope documentation and revisions. - Utilize BIM tools for virtual construction of mechanical systems and coordination with other disciplines. - Manage and coordinate projects, including on-site supervision. - Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress. - Utilize laser scanning technology to document installation states. - Position allows working 100% remotely from home in any U.S. State. - Position involves travel to various unanticipated project locations across the United States depending on project needs as often as twice per month. Qualifications - U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or foreign degree equivalent. - 1 year of experience as a Mechanical Designer or related occupation. - 1 year of experience preparing detailed (LOD400), clash-free BIM models for mechanical and electrical systems in large-scale facilities. - Experience managing and mentoring mechanical engineering teams, including mechanical designers and BIM specialists. - Advanced proficiency in engineering and design software tools, including Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, TRACE® 3D Plus, Revizto, and coordination platforms including Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bentley Synchro. Requirements - Location: Irvine, CA Benefits - Salary: $77,293 – $95,000 /year. - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - 401(k) with company match. - Paid time off and company holidays. - Wellness programs. - Employee assistance resources. - Professional development support. - Eligible for performance-based bonuses.

• Design and plan Structured Cabling Systems (SCS) for data center facilities. • Develop and maintain project documentation, including diagrams, drawings, and technical specifications. • Perform calculations for capacity, throughput, and compliance with applicable standards. • Utilize design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and other specialized CAD software. • Collaborate and coordinate with engineers from related disciplines to ensure integrated solutions. • Monitor the quality and compliance of works against project documentation and established standards. • Participate in project controls and handovers, including conducting testing and certification of SCS. • Prepare detailed reports, as-built documentation, and technical conclusions. • Support the development of technical requirements for contractors and suppliers. • Be prepared for business trips to manage and oversee installation works on-site.