Data Center Mechanical Lead - Hybrid, High-Impact Role

SB Energy; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Phone Internet reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

SB Energy, a SoftBank Group/Ares Infrastructure-backed leader in energy and data center infrastructure, seeks a Mechanical Lead for data center construction across the U.S. You will manage mechanical systems to meet performance, redundancy, and reliability targets while coordinating with internal teams, external engineering consultants, and contractors.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5–10+ years in large-scale mechanical or data center projects, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of data center cooling systems, hydronic piping, HVAC controls, and reliability best practices.
• Experience coordinating with external engineering firms and delivering large-scale data center projects.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical scope across all project phases from concept design to closeout.
• Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external mechanical engineering consultants.
• Coordinate cooling plant strategies, chilled water and in-row cooling systems, piping and pumping.
• Review design deliverables for codes, constructability, and lifecycle considerations.
• Act as Owner’s representative for mechanical systems during construction.
• Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field clarifications; monitor safety, quality, schedule and cost.
• Participate in site walks, inspections, and quality audits; support commissioning and turnover.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Data center cooling

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SB Energy, a SoftBank Group/Ares Infrastructure-backed leader in energy and data center infrastructure, seeks a Mechanical Lead for data center construction across the U.S. You will manage mechanical systems to meet performance, redundancy, and reliability targets while coordinating with internal teams, external engineering consultants, and contractors.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5–10+ years in large-scale mechanical or data center projects, and strong