Data Center Mechanical Engineer – Critical Cooling & Capacity

Metric Geo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 169,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision

Generous PTO

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to deliver mechanical and cooling infrastructure for large-scale data centers. You will own the mechanical scope across projects, collaborating with Design & Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Commissioning, and external partners.

The role emphasizes mission-critical cooling, piping systems, field engineering, construction support, and commissioning, with opportunities to shape repeatable standards for future deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling and piping systems.
• Experience reviewing drawings, P&IDs, calculations and specs.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical engineering support for large-scale data center projects from design through construction and commissioning.
• Review mechanical cooling systems, piping designs, P&IDs, hydraulic calculations, equipment schedules, and specs.
• Provide field engineering support during construction and resolve RFIs, conflicts, and site issues.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, civil, controls, and construction teams for integrated delivery.
• Support installation and commissioning of mission-critical mechanical infrastructure.
• Assist with flushing, filling, pressure testing, startup and balancing.

Skills

Data centers

HVAC systems

Piping design

Field engineering

Construction support

Commissioning

System testing

Job description

Metric Geo is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to deliver mechanical and cooling infrastructure for large-scale data centers. You will own the mechanical scope across projects, collaborating with Design & Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Commissioning, and external partners.

The role emphasizes mission-critical cooling, piping systems, field engineering, construction support, and commissioning, with opportunities to shape repeatable standards for future deployments.