Senior MEP Engineer – Datacenter Lab Infrastructure - CA, Santa Clara, United States
$152,000 - $287,500 USD yearly
Originally posted 1 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role plans and implements lab MEP infrastructure—from liquid cooling systems to telemetry, control architectures, and power distribution—supporting the product engineering team.
What you'll do
- Own the design, specification, and implementation of datacenter-grade power and cooling infrastructure for lab environments, including UPS systems, PDUs, switchgear, liquid cooling distribution systems, and air conditioning. - Plan and implement showcase-ready racks and infrastructure across lab environments. - Lead telemetry and control system architecture for lab facilities, including sensor networks, DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) platforms, BMS (Building Management Systems), and real-time environmental monitoring. - Evaluate and scale infrastructure to support evolving power density and thermal load requirements. - Collaborate with product and thermal engineering teams to translate system-level requirements into infrastructure designs for lab validation. - Provide guidance to contractors and vendors across planning, procurement, and construction phases, and implement standardized commissioning processes.
What you'll need
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 8+ years of relevant MEP engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on datacenter or critical facility infrastructure. - Hands-on experience with cooling systems including direct liquid cooling (DLC/CDU), chilled water systems, and precision air cooling systems. - Strong understanding of telemetry, control systems, and DCIM/BMS platforms used to monitor and manage critical infrastructure. - Demonstrated experience working with A/E firms, general contractors, and equipment vendors. - Knowledge of datacenter power systems including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, and power metering.
Skills: MEP infrastructure, liquid cooling systems, power distribution, datacenter-grade power and cooling, DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management)