Lead Mechanical Operations Engineer, Critical Systems
We are building a next-generation data center campus in Atlanta GA — and we’re looking for a strong mechanical leader to help drive operational excellence from the ground up.
This is a hands-on Lead-level role supporting advanced mechanical infrastructure within a high-performance, mission-critical environment. You’ll report directly to the Site Chief Engineer and play a key role in ensuring reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the campus.
This position is onsite daily, with limited domestic travel (approximately 10%). While there are no direct reports today, this role offers clear growth potential into management.
If you’re passionate about critical infrastructure, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to grow with a fast-moving organization, we’d love to connect.
What You’ll Do - As the Lead Mechanical Operations Engineer, you will:
- Oversee and support critical mechanical infrastructure across the campus
- Operate and maintain systems including:
- CRAHs and CRACs
- Chillers
- Humidification and de-humidification systems
- RTUs and CDUs
- Water purification systems
- Identify issues and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and remediation efforts
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Oversee customer service requests with urgency and professionalism
- Perform hands-on PM/CM activities as needed
- Develop and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
- Supervise subcontractors and ensure safe, high-quality work
- Support regional reporting and customer QBRs
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in ticketing and work order systems
This role blends technical depth, operational ownership, and leadership visibility.
What You Bring
We’re looking for a strong mechanical professional who thrives in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
You have:
- 5+ years of experience managing data center mechanical infrastructure
- 3+ years leading or mentoring service technicians, serving as an escalation point on complex issues
- Deep knowledge of cooling and mechanical systems within a data center environment
- Experience developing and executing MOPs/EOPs/SOPs
- Ability to read single-line diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering plans
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- A mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center environments
- Experience in pre-construction, construction, or pre-deployment phases of a data center build
- Demonstrated passion for data center technology and continued learning