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.
- 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
- 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
Location: Redwood City, CA or Denver, CO or San Diego, CA or Remote