ENGINEERING MANAGER - FLORENCE, KY
Compass GroupAbout the role
Position Title: LIQUID COOLING ENGINEERING MANAGER - FLORENCE, KY
Salary: $155,000 - $160,000
Pay Grade: 16
Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS
ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.
This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
The Liquid Cooling Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all engineering activities related to advanced liquid cooling systems within mission-critical or high-density environments. This role provides both technical leadership and operational oversight, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability of liquid cooling infrastructure across sites. The position manages engineering teams, drives system performance, and serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for liquid cooling technologies including direct-to-chip, immersion, and glycol-based systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of engineers and technicians supporting liquid cooling operations
- Serve as the technical authority for systems including CDUs, heat exchangers, pumps, piping, and glycol loops
- Oversee system design, installation, commissioning, and optimization
- Ensure coolant chemistry programs, leak detection strategies, and system integrity standards
- Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Monitor system performance including temperature, pressure, and flow
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Establish KPIs, SLAs, and reporting metrics
- Manage vendors, OEMs, and client relationships
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, sustainability, and reliability
Required Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of experience in mechanical or facilities engineering
- 3+ years of leadership or management experience
- Strong expertise in liquid cooling, HVAC, or fluid systems
- Experience with pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems, and coolant chemistry
- Proven troubleshooting experience in complex environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in data centers or mission-critical environments
- Knowledge of direct-to-chip or immersion cooling
- Familiarity with CMMS, BMS, or EPMS systems
- Experience with commissioning large-scale systems
- Technical certifications or degree in mechanical or HVAC disciplines
Key Skills & Competencies
- Advanced liquid cooling expertise
- Leadership and team development
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
Work Environment
Mission-critical facility environment requiring a combination of hands-on field engagement and managerial oversight. May require on-call support and multi-site travel.
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