Sr. Manager, Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer - Data Centers

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of mechanical and plumbing engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines across data center projects
• Drive innovation and standardization efforts by evaluating new technologies, materials, and vendor solutions to improve performance, reduce cost, and enhance scalability
• Oversee technical review and approval of equipment submittals, ensuring alignment with company standards and coordination across disciplines
• Partner with regional design and execution teams to capture lessons learned, evaluate deviations from Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), and incorporate improvements into future designs
• Develop and standardize mechanical and plumbing system sequences of operations (SOOs) in coordination with controls and automation teams
• Lead value engineering efforts, providing recommendations that balance cost, constructability, reliability, and long-term operational performance
• Create and implement tools, templates, and processes that improve engineering consistency, efficiency, and quality across projects
• Establish and standardize commissioning requirements and documentation to support successful system startup and turnover
• Collaborate closely with Operations teams to ensure designs support maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle performance
• Support company sustainability goals by optimizing mechanical and plumbing system designs for efficiency and resource use
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on system layouts, infrastructure planning, and integration within complex data center environments
• Mentor and guide engineers, promoting best practices, technical consistency, and professional development across the team
• Support cross-functional coordination with architecture, electrical, procurement, construction, and operations stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional duties as required to support project and organizational objectives
• Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited institution. PE license preferred
• 8-12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design and delivery for data centers, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial/commercial projects
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical and plumbing systems, including piping, water distribution, drainage, and supporting infrastructure within complex facilities
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts, develop engineering standards, and mentor or guide engineering teams
• Experience working across North American and/or European construction environments
• Strong understanding of building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with engineering and design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit/BIM); ability to review and interpret construction documents and models
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, including design consultants, contractors, procurement, and operations teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions in a fast-paced environment
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Additional Information

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America's growing energy demands. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future-today. Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power! Basic Function SB Energy is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to be part of the Data Center team. In this role, you will lead the design development of mechanical and plumbing systems for large-scale, mission-critical data center campuses. You will play a key role in establishing and evolving engineering standards, specifications, and design frameworks that enable scalable, efficient, and cost-effective procurement and delivery across a growing portfolio. You will also lead and mentor a team of engineers , providing technical guidance, driving consistency in engineering practices, and supporting the development of high-performing talent across the organization.

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