Equinix

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Equinix

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $131,000 - $224,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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
  • 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
  • Continually identify optimization opportunities and guide Site teams on mechanical and controls improvements, leveraging deep Sequence of Operation (SOOs) knowledge and industry best practices
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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%
Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
  • US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
  • - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
  • - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
  • Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
  • - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
  • - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical system designoperationsproject planningengineering documentationdesign drawingstechnical reportsenergy efficiencyroot cause analysissystem optimizationSequence of Operations (SOOs)
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworktechnical guidancepresentation skillsorganizational skillssupporting skill development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering