Principal Data Center Engineer

Oracle
Lansing, MI

Job Description

In response to increased concurrent projects for the design and delivery of our datacenters, Oracle is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The role is a senior multi-disciplinary datacenter design lead with a mechanical background, charged with the direct interface between Oracle and our datacenter partners in the Mechanical, Controls, Plumbing and Fire functions. With extensive experience designing and delivering mission critical facilities and professional qualifications in mechanical engineering the role is responsible for all design decisions related to assigned datacenter projects: site selection, new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades and acquisition conversions.

Responsibilities

Leads and manages a project or other design and engineering initiatives. Provides guidance and engineering leadership in ensuring project or other design and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectations.

Expert operating knowledge of engineering systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairs. Ability to apply knowledge of Oracle processes and procedures and industry standards to resolve non-routine issues. Utilizes safe working practices at an EXPERT level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out, can explain MSDS, etc.). Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others. Interacts with other engineering disciplines. Works with the colocation providers engineering teams to ensure mechanical systems are adequately designed, specified and installed to deliver robust operation for Oracle.

Contributes to identifying and developing training programs for newer members of the team as it grows. Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training, participation in industry groups or meetings and shadowing others. Is SME with many systems and trains others inside and outside of the group.

Provides expert input for effective contract administration including generation and review of contracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation.

Contributes to mentoring junior team members. Directs all internal and external project team members delivering datacenters or part-datacenters for Oracle. Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing. Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization.

Contributes to creating and maintaining best in class policies and procedures. Participates in review of policy and procedure documents. Develops policy documents with the input of others. Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities, design summits and datacenter commissioning or reviews.

Consistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve. Makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems. Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments.

Has an expert level system knowledge. Is a subject matter expert to others in and outside of the group. Extensive knowledge of multiple facets of the relevant engineering discipline. Develops and executes projects. Leads internal and/or external engineering or construction related seminars/conferences.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

Short term disability and long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Financial planning and group legal

Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5

About Us

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [email protected] or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Posted 2026-02-23

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