What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Manager – Mechanical Engineering position at Rowan Digital Infrastructure?
At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.
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Role Summary
We are looking to add Mechanical engineering expertise to support projects across the Rowan data center project portfolio. This position is a critical part of the technical team that will help support all aspects of the Rowan approach from site origination through facility operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully providing both design and field level Mechanical engineering support for complex design and construction projects in the data center, industrial design / build, or similar industrial construction industries. The successful candidate will have excellent strategic thinking skills, a customer service orientation, excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Travel : Ability to travel up to (25%) for company gatherings, utility meetings and project site visits
Location : Denver, CO (Hybrid)
Compensation : $130K - $160K - Offers Bonus
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, and manage MEP engineering consultants in the design, permitting, and coordination of MEP engineering, specifically in the mechanical, plumbing and data center cooling disciplines. Expertise is not needed in all areas, but a general knowledge of all areas from a design and construction perspective is required including an understanding of central cooling plants and large scale cooling distribution systems.
- Coordinate with and ensure Rowan’s understanding of any MEP engineering related Customer design requirements on a project-by-project basis.
- Use previous experience with data center cooling strategies, including air cooled and liquid cooling solutions within the white space to guide and support the Rowan design Team and translate the customer's needs the Rowan design.
- Provide on-site field support as needed during construction, ensuring that MEP engineering work is executed according to design specifications and standards.
- Collaborate with the design and construction teams to address site-specific challenges and make recommendations to optimize designs for constructability.
- Interface with and serve Rowan’s Commercial team and program managers with Subject Matter Expert (SME) level data and interpretation for key stakeholder decisions related to mechanical engineering.
- Support the preparation of construction documents (CDs), including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work, for MEP components of data center projects. The CDs production will be performed by 3rd party consultants.
- As needed, review contractor work, submittals, and RFIs to ensure that MEP engineering elements adhere to Rowan's standards of quality and project requirements.
- Nurture and create relationships with permitting agencies, vendors, and client technical experts.
- Identify risks during all stages of the project lifecycle from site origination through operations.
- Support the growth of the engineering team and of Rowan by helping to establish engineering standards and processes.
- Support other technical tasks not listed as required.
- Support site construction teams with MEP engineering pre-construction services as an internal client.
- Must be comfortable working with government and jurisdictional agencies on complex NEP review, permitting, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval processes.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience
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Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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Salary : $130,000 - $160,000