Remote Data Center Design Jobs
Remote data center design jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for roles from infrastructure design to systems architecture across technology, cloud services, and enterprise IT sectors. Employers hiring remotely right now include Olsson, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and TensorWave. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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How will you make an impact?
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.
This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer
Organization : Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
What will you do?
Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.
Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.
Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.
Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.
Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.
Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.
Apply modular data center design principles to liquid cooling integration — standardized, repeatable mechanical packages that can be built, tested, and validated in a factory environment prior to shipment.
Design cooling systems for prefabricated and skid-mounted deployment, accounting for transport and vibration loads, shipping envelope constraints, and inter-module connection interfaces.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Experience :
8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.
Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Hands-on experience designing liquid cooling systems for modular/prefabricated data center deployments, including factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site integration.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.#whereyoubelong
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How will you make an impact?
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.
This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer
Organization : Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
What will you do?
Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.
Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.
Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.
Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.
Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.
Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.
Apply modular data center design principles to liquid cooling integration — standardized, repeatable mechanical packages that can be built, tested, and validated in a factory environment prior to shipment.
Design cooling systems for prefabricated and skid-mounted deployment, accounting for transport and vibration loads, shipping envelope constraints, and inter-module connection interfaces.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Experience :
8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.
Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Hands-on experience designing liquid cooling systems for modular/prefabricated data center deployments, including factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site integration.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.#whereyoubelong
#AWorldofPossibilities
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote data center design jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering or a related discipline
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM-based design tools for facility documentation
- Experience designing power distribution, UPS systems, or mechanical cooling infrastructure
- Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier standards and ASHRAE thermal guidelines
- Professional Engineer license or progress toward licensure preferred for senior roles
- Ability to coordinate cross-discipline design reviews with structural, electrical, and mechanical teams
Tips for Your Remote Data Center Design Job Search
Show your async collaboration skills upfront
Remote data center design teams coordinate through written documentation, shared CAD repositories, and video reviews. Highlight experience with async handoffs, design documentation standards, and remote coordination tools like Bluebeam or Confluence so hiring managers can picture you working independently across time zones.
Build a portfolio that travels without you
Remote employers can't walk a job site with you, so your portfolio does that work. Include annotated floor plans, single-line diagrams, cooling layouts, and any standards compliance documentation. PDF packages that open cleanly without special software make it easier for distributed review teams to evaluate your work quickly.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote data center design openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and specialization and apply directly without sifting through location-based listings that don't apply to you.
Prepare for remote technical interviews specifically
Remote design interviews often include shared-screen design reviews or live markup sessions rather than whiteboard exercises. Practice walking through your drawings verbally, explaining load calculations, redundancy decisions, and code compliance choices clearly, since remote hiring managers assess communication quality as much as technical depth.
Remote Data Center Design Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote data center design job?
Target remote-first technology firms, cloud infrastructure companies, and managed service providers, as these organizations are most likely to run distributed design teams. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication for async collaboration, and deep proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, Revit, or data center infrastructure management software. A portfolio of completed designs and documentation that demonstrates independent project ownership gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote data center designs?
Employers currently hiring remote data center designs include Olsson, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and TensorWave, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The roles tend to come from cloud providers, colocation operators, enterprise IT consultancies, and remote-first infrastructure firms that run geographically distributed design and engineering teams.
Can you get a remote data center design job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller remote-first consultancies and cloud startups are more open to entry-level candidates. A portfolio of academic or personal design projects, familiarity with industry standards like ANSI/TIA-942, and demonstrated async communication skills can substitute for direct employer experience.
Do you need a degree for remote data center design jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated design ability, relevant certifications such as CDCP or CDCS, and a portfolio of real-world or project-based work over a formal degree. That said, roles at larger enterprise clients or regulated sectors often list a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field as a baseline requirement.
Which industries hire the most remote data center designs?
Remote data center design roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams that coordinate design reviews, documentation, and approvals asynchronously across multiple sites and time zones.
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