Sr. Associate Mechanical Engineer

Rowan Digital Infrastructure Pty Ltd

$108K — $125K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; EIT and sustainable design accreditation preferred.
  • 3+ years of MEP design experience in data center or complex industrial settings, particularly in critical cooling systems.
  • Hands-on experience with construction, HVAC, plumbing standards, and safety protocols.
  • Proficiency in software including MS Office, Procore, AutoDesk Forma, and Blue Beam Revu; familiarity with CFD software preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support MEP engineering design and construction coordination for data center cooling systems.
  • Evaluate and incorporate customer design requirements into project specifications.
  • Guide design discussions around data center cooling strategies, including various cooling solutions.
  • Provide on-site construction support to ensure engineering work meets design specifications.
  • Collaborate with teams to solve site-specific challenges and enhance design constructability.
  • Assist in the preparation of construction documents and review contractor submissions for compliance with standards.
  • Identify project lifecycle risks from inception through to operations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working environment for flexibility.
  • Opportunities for team building and professional development.
  • Comprehensive health benefits package and company 401(k) contributions.
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement available.
  • Competitive compensation with bonuses and incentive plans.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to provide support across the Rowan data center project portfolio. This position is a critical part of the technical team that will help support all aspects of the data center design and construction from site origination through facility operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully providing both design and field level engineering support for data center, semi-conductor, or similar complex industries. The successful candidate will have excellent strategic thinking skills, a customer service orientation, excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Experience with BMS controls design is highly valued for this position, but not required.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (25%) for company gatherings, meetings, or to project sites.

Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $108,313 - $125,000 (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities
  • Support Rowan Design Managers and MEP engineering consultants in the design, permitting, and coordination of construction drawings, specifically in the mechanical, plumbing, and controls for data center cooling disciplines. Expertise is not needed in all areas, but a general knowledge of all areas from a design and construction perspective is necessary.
  • Coordinate and ensure MEP engineering related Customer design requirements are evaluated and incorporated on a project-by-project basis.
  • Experience with data center cooling strategies, including air-cooled and liquid-cooled solutions within the white space to help guide the design and support customer requirements.
  • Provide on-site field support as needed during construction, ensuring that MEP engineering work is executed according to design specifications and standards.
  • Collaborate with the design and construction teams to address site-specific challenges and make recommendations to optimize designs for constructability.
  • Support third party design engineers and consultants in the preparation of construction documents (CDs), including drawings, specifications, and performance modeling.
  • As needed, review contractor work, submittals, and RFIs to ensure that MEP engineering elements adhere to Rowan's standards of quality and project requirements.
  • Identify risks during all stages of the project lifecycle from site origination through operations.
  • Support other technical tasks not listed as required.


Education, Skills, and Experience
  • Accredited bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Other related fields may be considered. EIT and/or sustainable design accreditation preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience participating in data center (or similar complex industrial) MEP design, with preference for experience in data center critical cooling systems.
  • Hands-on experience with construction activities in the field with strong knowledge of HVAC and Plumbing best practices, safety standards, and quality control procedures.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Procore, AutoDesk Forma, and Blue Beam Revu. Familiarity with CFD software such as Star-CCM or SixSigma preferred.
  • Knowledge of MEP design, control, communication, BMS/EMS, and construction practices and processes required
  • Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
  • Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing
  • Knowledge of data center industry and trends preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment.
  • Ability to work with little oversight. The Rowan team collaborates constantly; however, the successful candidate should be comfortable working independently.
  • Ability to solve problems and apply innovative solutions
  • Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time
  • Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (business, construction management, real estate) and at least five (5) years of experience in project management in the data center or real estate industry.

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Team building and educational opportunities
  • Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
  • Unlimited PTO
  • RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
  • Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

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