Steven Straus
Mechanical Engineer Tetra Tech
Steven Struss is a Mechanical Engineer in Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, where he designs innovative, energy-efficient systems for mission-critical facilities. With over five years focused on liquid-cooled AI data centers and microelectronics manufacturing, he supports sustainable, high-performance solutions that address complex engineering challenges. Steven collaborates on scalable designs that optimize mechanical infrastructure, improve efficiency, and enable cutting-edge technologies, contributing to Tetra Tech’s leadership in next-generation data center sustainability and performance.
Seminars
Thursday 19th February 2026
Aligning Electrical & Cooling Systems to Enhance Reliability & Operational Efficiency
1:00 pm
- Coordinating electrical and mechanical systems to handle rapid and fluctuating load profiles from AI and high-density workloads to respond efficiently without stressing infrastructure
- Addressing the thermal loads of integrating electrical equipment such as PDUs (Power Distribution Units) and transformers to ensure reliability of both systems
- Utilizing waste heat from on-site energy generation and electrical infrastructure to support mechanical cooling solutions through integrated design approaches
