Thermal Works LLC has an exciting opportunity for a
Commercial Cost Engineer to join our team, working directly with the Chief Operating Officer and CEO to support pricing and commercial evaluation of large-scale cooling systems. This position will support pricing and commercial evaluation of large-scale cooling systems and develop accurate, scalable cost models covering equipment, logistics, and services for domestic and international projects. This is a high-impact role focused on advanced cooling technologies for hyperscale and campus data centers, offering close collaboration with engineering, operations, and leadership and the opportunity to directly influence growth, margins, and the scaling of commercial processes in a rapidly growing company.
This is not a traditional MEP estimating role. The position focuses on OEM equipment, modular systems, and mission-critical infrastructure.
The
Commercial Cost Engineer needs to be agile, professional, trustworthy with confidential information, and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. The right person can work equally as well independently as with a team.
Key ResponsibilitiesInclude but are not limited to:- Develop and maintain cost models for data center cooling systems, including:
- Chillers (500 kW, 1000 kW, 2000 kW)
- Coolant Distribution Units (1 MW to 10 MW)
- Precision air handling and containment systems
- Controls, startup, commissioning, logistics, and service scope
- Support pricing for single-site, campus, and large-scale deployments
- Apply pricing tiers and volume breakpoints for multi-megawatt projects
- Account for regional differences in labor, logistics, compliance, and currency (US and EU)
- Partner with Sales Engineering and Operations to align pricing with technical scope and execution reality
- Identify commercial risk and support margin analysis on complex opportunities
- Contribute to standardizing pricing tools and estimating processes
Education and ExperienceRequired- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in equipment pricing, cost engineering, or industrial estimating
- Experience with large-scale or multi-megawatt systems
Preferred- Experience in data center or mission-critical infrastructure
- OEM or manufacturing-based pricing background
- Exposure to international projects or EU markets
- Familiarity with startup, commissioning, or lifecycle service costing
Specific Skills / Abilities- Strong Excel and cost-modeling skills
- Ability to work with incomplete or evolving scopes and document assumptions
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
Great Place to WorkEnjoy...A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
A flexible, autonomous work environment.
A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
Growth and travel opportunities.
A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.
Position: Commercial Cost Engineer
Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a dotted line to CEO
Location: United States (Remote)
This is the expected annual base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role.
Base Salary Range
$120,000-$140,000 USD
