Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Facilities

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Data Center Facilities

Valhalla, USA-NY or Los Angeles, USA-CA – Full-time

At Ramboll, we are pioneers and leaders in Data Center Strategy, Planning, Design, Integration, Commissioning and Testing with experience working in thousands of data centers across the U.S. and globally. We provide a broad set of services for enterprise, institutional, webscale, service provider and colocation companies. Our team assists clients in bringing data closer to customers, uniting IT and facilities, and enabling rapid deployment of solutions that meet critical objectives.

We are positioned to create flexible environments that adapt to change while eliminating risk and creating efficiencies. This career‑growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation.

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

• Able to communicate directly with clients.
• Plan, conceptualize, and create HVAC mechanical designs for new and retrofit buildings/projects in the mission‑critical environment.
• Duct design/piping design experience.
• Central plant cooling design.
• Perform typical HVAC engineering calculations to support design work.
• Create technical drawings, plans, and specifications (using computer software).
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and work with vendors and contractors.
• Ensure project timelines are met and the project stays within budget.
• Able to travel to project sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• EIT/PE a plus.
• 10+ years (min) of experience working for a design engineering firm including some Mission Critical (data center) design experience.
• Firm grasp of engineering concepts, including theoretical and practical applications for HVAC systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge and familiarity with mechanical engineering software such as heat loss/gain calculations, pipe‑flow, CFD modeling, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to junior staff for project development.
• Must be self‑motivated and understand project design steps/requirements.

As a leader in sustainable and high‑performance infrastructure, Ramboll offers opportunities to work on some of the most advanced data center projects in the world. You’ll join a collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation, and safety—empowering you to drive impactful results in the digital infrastructure space.

We believe that sustainable change creates a thriving world for both nature and people. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives.

We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team. Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.adv with such requests.

The U.S. pay range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.