Principal Mechanical Engineer, Equinix

• 10+ years’ experience in mechanical system design, operations, and/or project planning within datacenter environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a high availability or 24/7 operational environment
• Proven ability to work cross functionally with engineering, operations, and construction teams
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation, including SOWs, design drawings, and technical reports
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated capability presenting to executive audiences
• Familiarity with key efficiency metrics (PUE, WUE) and sustainability standards (ISO50001 preferred)
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Desirable

• Join Equinix as a Principal Mechanical Engineer – Driving Operational Excellence Across Americas
• As the mechanical SME for Americas Operations, you’ll apply deep expertise in HVAC architecture—including Unitary/DX systems, air and water cooled chillers, CRAHs, and more—to improve reliability, efficiency, and capacity across mission critical data centers
• Develop and design efficiency focused construction initiatives that optimize sellable capacity
• Provide technical expertise for Americas Operations as well as in design, construction, and sequence of operations to ensure reliability and performance
• Lead operational improvements by guiding and supporting site teams on system optimization initiatives
• Advise on equipment selection and best practices, supporting internal teams as well as external consultants and contractors as needed
• Collaborate with regional and global engineering teams to align standards and share best practices, with a primary focus on US-East and AMER operations
• If you enjoy solving complex challenges and improving mission-critical systems, this is your opportunity to make an impact with the world’s digital infrastructure leader
• Project Analysis & SOW Development
• Develop energy efficiency and sellable capacity projects through engineering investigations and internal rate-of-return analyses then develop and present business cases for approval
• Provide technical guidance for approved projects, partnering with site teams and project management to ensure adherence to Equinix standards; support construction through commissioning to validate system functionality and design intent, and coordinate system handover to confirm operational readiness and ensure a smooth transition into steady state operations
• Leadership & Operational Excellence
• Continually identify optimization opportunities and guide Site teams on mechanical and controls improvements, leveraging deep Sequence of Operation (SOOs) knowledge and industry best practices
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish robust operating policies, optimize energy efficient cooling systems, and ensure compliance with Equinix operational requirements
• Partner with global and regional counterparts to review, refine, and enhance policies and procedures, driving consistency and continuous improvement
• Diagnose and determine root causes of failures or performance issues across critical facility systems during emergencies or routine audits, ensuring rapid corrective action and sustained performance
• Mentor junior team members to support skill development and technical growth
• Engineering Management & Reporting
• Serve as an “Energy Champion”, overseeing PUE, WUE, and related metrics with reporting for internal teams, executives & external auditors, including ISO50001 (Energy Management) compliance
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations tailored to audiences with diverse technical backgrounds
• Lead and execute strategic initiatives on behalf of senior leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Additional Technical Expertise
• Demonstrate competency with plumbing and fire protection systems
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, including system topologies and the ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams
• This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization