POSITION PURPOSE
The Design Engineer - Data Centers is responsible for providing timely and knowledgeable technical design solutions as well as accurate drawings, bill of materials, selections, and quotes to BAC representatives and customers.
NATURE & SCOPE
Reporting to the Technical Manager – Data Centers, this position provides technical applications support and customized quotes to BAC representatives and customers in the Americas region through oral and written communication, in a timely and accurate fashion. This position will have interaction with all levels of Corporate Headquarters and the North American manufacturing plants.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide BAC customers & representatives with equipment selections, customized 2D drawings, and submittals.
- Develop mechanical and/or electrical designs based on project requirements and engineering standards.
- Evaluate design alternatives to optimize cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.
- Build BOM for use in the fulfilment of orders from purchasing to fabrication, assembly, and installation.
- Define components, materials, quantities, and part numbers based on configured products with customized options.
- Provide technical applications support and customization quotes to BAC Representatives through oral and written communication in a timely and accurate fashion
- Assist Warranty Services and customers in troubleshooting problems with installed equipment
- Interact with all departments at BAC (Marketing, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Engineering, Warranty Services, Sales, Credit) to support quotations and orders
- Organize data and tools to improve the product applications process – Work with Engineering and Customer Service to improve order flow and processing of product customizations
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and present technical presentations and training to department team members, or sales representatives, as required
- Occasional travel to plants, representative offices or job sites visits to inspect installations, gather competitive information and give technical presentations to customers
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering required
- 3+ years experience in mechanical design, product design, applications engineering, or a related engineering role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude in order to develop an in-depth knowledge of BAC’s extensive product portfolio. Experience with commercial/industrial HVAC systems; data center or mission‑critical facility experience strongly preferred.
- Requires excellent written communication and phone skills, flexibility in handling a wide range of tasks, attention to detail, and effective interpersonal and presentation skills
- Proficient in design software including Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Understanding of engineering standards, tolerances, and drawing practices.
- Proficient in the use of office software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, CPQ programs.
- Strong team player orientation required to provide customer satisfaction in a dynamic environment, with a customer-focused (internal and external), “can-do”, professional demeanor, and sense of urgency
- Ability to resolve complex problems accurately and in a timely manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 20% of the time. Working conditions include those of an office and plant environment. This is a normal manufacturing environment, with normal hazards associated with metal working equipment. This position requires occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs, and travel up to 15% of the time.
BAC Hiring Compensation Range $63,500-$108,800
BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.
BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- 3+ years experience in mechanical design, product design, applications engineering, or related engineering role within an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude to develop in-depth product knowledge
- Experience with commercial/industrial HVAC systems
- Data center or mission-critical facility experience
- Excellent written communication, phone skills, presentation skills, attention to detail, and flexibility
- Proficient in design software including Inventor and AutoCAD
- Understanding of engineering standards, tolerances, and drawing practices
- Proficient in office software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and CPQ programs
- Strong team player orientation with customer-focused, professional demeanor and sense of urgency
- Ability to resolve complex problems accurately and in a timely manner
Baltimore Aircoil Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baltimore Aircoil Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Baltimore Aircoil Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match plus participation in an ESOP through the parent company, enhancing long‑term wealth building. Together, these ownership and savings elements stand out as a strong component of total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Core healthcare offerings span medical, dental, and vision with access to HSA/FSA options and telehealth. This breadth provides a solid baseline of coverage across common needs.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is positioned as competitive for the local market in many roles, with shop‑floor pay ranges consistent with that framing. Tuition reimbursement and related perks further strengthen the overall value beyond base pay.
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What We Do
At BAC, we don’t just build cooling systems, we shape the future of sustainable solutions. With over 85 years of innovation, we lead the HVAC, industrial, and refrigeration industries in delivering evaporative, hybrid, and dry cooling technologies that power the world’s most demanding environments. Global Reach | Sustainable Stewardship | Relentless innovation From data centers to manufacturing plants, our solutions help customers reduce energy use, improve efficiency, and protect the planet. Every day, our 3,000+ employees from our 500+ sales offices and 10 factories globally work side-by-side with partners to deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable cooling. We’re proud to be part of Amsted Industries, an employee-owned company that thrives on teamwork, integrity, and enterprise. At BAC, we’re inspired by nature and powered by our people. Founded in 1938, BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company) is a global leader in sustainable cooling solutions. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to continually advance truly sustainable cooling, inspired by nature and powered by our people, for a world that depends on it to grow, succeed, and thrive. We serve a wide range of industries, from commercial HVAC and industrial processing to mission-critical data centers, delivering high-performance solutions that balance human and planetary health. Our Values: -- Courage -- Innovation -- Responsibility -- Trust Why Work at BAC? BAC is more than a workplace, it’s a community. We empower our employees to lead, innovate, and grow. Our culture thrives on collaboration, inclusion, and a shared commitment to sustainability. Whether you're in engineering, marketing, operations, or customer service, your work at BAC makes a global impact. At BAC, You Can: -- GROW -- MAKE AN IMPACT -- FEEL VALUED -- BELONG We are: -- Employee-owned through Amsted Industries (US only) -- Globally present with local expertise -- Leaders in sustainability and innovation








