Director Data Center Mechanical Engineering
Keel Infrastructure is a digital and energy infrastructure company that develops and owns data centers and power assets for high-performance computing workloads, including AI. It serves hyperscalers, neocloud providers, and enterprise customers in North American markets.
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About Keel Infrastructure
Keel Infrastructure is an infrastructure-first developer and owner of energy-secured data-center campuses and power assets. Headquartered in New York City, it integrates power, land, and connectivity to support high-performance computing and AI deployments at scale. Its portfolio includes campuses in Washington, Pennsylvania, and Québec, with energized, secured, and expansion capacity across a multi-year development pipeline.
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About the Role
You will define and advance mechanical engineering standards for data center development projects. You will lead mechanical design reviews from site feasibility through commissioning, guide system selection and value engineering, manage internal and external engineering resources, and evaluate cooling technologies for high-density AI and HPC workloads.
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience
- Experience leading mechanical design on hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects
- Experience as a technical owner or discipline lead on large capital projects
- Experience managing or mentoring engineering staff and external consultants
- Deep knowledge of data center cooling architectures
- Proficiency in mechanical system modeling and simulation tools such as CFD, EnergyPlus, or Trane TRACE
- Working knowledge of ASHRAE, TIA/EIA, and Uptime Institute standards
- Familiarity with high-density and liquid-cooled AI/ML and HPC deployments
- Experience with mechanical commissioning and integrated systems testing protocols
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer license preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and own mechanical engineering design standards, specifications, and basis-of-design documentation
- Establish and enforce criteria for chilled water plants, technology cooling systems, DX/CRAC systems, air handling, and containment strategies
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and standardization of mechanical systems and equipment
- Drive improvements to PUE performance targets through mechanical design strategies
- Define KPIs and portfolio analytics for executive leadership and the Board
- Provide mechanical engineering leadership and technical review throughout project development and commissioning
- Review and approve mechanical design packages from external engineers of record
- Lead value engineering efforts for mechanical systems
- Support RFP development, bid evaluation, and contractor and vendor selection
- Build, mentor, and lead an internal mechanical engineering team
- Manage external engineering consultants, equipment manufacturers, and specialty subcontractors
- Collaborate with operations teams on maintainability and operator efficiency
- Present mechanical design strategies and investment recommendations to leadership and investment committees
- Evaluate and pilot emerging cooling technologies for high-density AI and HPC workloads
- Benchmark designs against industry best practices and competitive peers
- Participate in relevant industry organizations and contribute to thought leadership
Benefits
- Bonus opportunities
- Equity opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings with company contribution
- Employee referral program
- Remote work on Fridays
