DCN Mechanical Designer for Data Center Systems

Aquent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training through Aquent Gy

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking a senior designer to transform conceptual designs into concrete deliverables for data center modules in Houston. You will provide 3D models, BOMs, and detailed drawings to support engineers and project managers, ensuring precision, reliability, and safety of mechanical, piping, and structural components.

Your role includes supervising outsourced design work, reviewing vendor data for compliance, and generating design reports for teams and clients, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Technical Certification in a design discipline or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical, piping, and structural scopes of work.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear and effective drawings and sketches to illustrate design concepts and ideas.

Responsibilities

• Provide and meticulously check drawings and Bills of Material (BOM) to meet precise customer requirements.
• Prepare bulk Material Take Offs (MTOs) and detailed BOMs with a high degree of independence.
• Ensure all drawings adhere strictly to established Engineering and QA/QC standards.
• Develop and complete a wide array of mechanical, piping, and structural deliverable drawings and documents, including but not limited to: piping layout/general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping schedules, piping tie-point/interface drawings, piping insulation details, structural general arrangement drawings, structural weld details/notes, structural connection detail drawings, foundation support details, equipment mounting/support details, pipe support details, weight/Center of Gravity (COG) reports, manual valve lists, HVAC ducting, instrumentation, flow diagrams, Process and Instrument Diagrams, pump alignment drawings, handrails/ladders, walkways, and stairs (OSHA compliant), and platform/grating detailed drawings.
• Supervise outsourced engineering design work performed by third-party engineering and design firms.
• Review vendor data and drawings as needed to ensure full compliance with client specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Generate report data from models and assist in providing necessary design information to project teams, clients, and third parties.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing “Lessons Learned” feedback and utilizing findings to update tools and procedures.
• Resolve technical problems by identifying and selecting optimal solutions through acquired technical experience and factual analysis.

Skills

Drawing/Sketching

3D modeling

BOM creation

Cross-functional collaboration

QA/QC awareness

Education

Technical Certification in design

10+ yearsrelevantexperience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Navisworks Manager/Freedom

Revit

BIM 360

Job description

Aquent Talent is seeking a senior designer to transform conceptual designs into concrete deliverables for data center modules in Houston. You will provide 3D models, BOMs, and detailed drawings to support engineers and project managers, ensuring precision, reliability, and safety of mechanical, piping, and structural components.

Your role includes supervising outsourced design work, reviewing vendor data for compliance, and generating design reports for teams and clients, with a strong focus on