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Designs cooling systems for high-density and liquid-cooled halls.

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What the work involves

  • Cooling load calculations
  • Chilled water and liquid cooling design
  • Equipment selection
  • Construction support

Pay context

$102,320

U.S. median pay for Mechanical engineers (SOC 17-2141), May 2024, across all industries — not a data-center-specific or employer figure. BLS source(opens in a new tab) — external resource, opens in a new tab

Common questions

What does a mechanical engineer (mep design) do in a data center?
Designs cooling systems for high-density and liquid-cooled halls. Typical duties include cooling load calculations, chilled water and liquid cooling design, equipment selection.
What do data center mechanical engineer jobs pay?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median of $102,320 for mechanical engineers (May 2024, all industries). Data center pay is competitive depending on experience, and your recruiter shares the range for a specific role before you apply.
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