HVAC - Hyperscale Engineer

First Point Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and field troubleshooting for cleanrooms and high-performance HVAC systems in Houston (preferred) or Chandler. You will define mechanical scope, perform field investigations, develop cost estimates, and drive the design and evaluation of complex cleanroom and HVAC solutions.

The role requires deep technical expertise, strong coordination, and the ability to resolve challenges across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of dry systems experience; 10-17 years total relevant experience.
• Proven experience designing cleanrooms, controlled environments, and complex HVAC systems.
• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines and coordinate across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design phases: airflow modeling, pressure zoning, filtration strategies, load calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Develop equipment specifications, material requisitions, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, controls, architectural, construction, and supplier teams.
• Troubleshoot field issues and provide clear corrective guidance.
• Mentor designers/drafters and support development of engineering procedures and design guides.
• Communicate technical issues and recommendations to project leadership.

Skills

Airflow modeling

Load calculations

HVAC systems design

Field troubleshooting

Mentoring designers/drafters

Coordination across disciplines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Cleanrooms & HVAC

Location

Houston, TX (Preferred) or Chandler, AZ also is an option

We design and deliver high-performance cleanrooms, dry environments, and advanced HVAC systems for semiconductor, life sciences, and mission-critical manufacturing. We’re looking for a senior mechanical engineer who thrives in complex technical environments and can lead design, analysis, and field troubleshooting with confidence.

Role Overview

You will define mechanical scope, conduct field investigations, develop cost estimates, and lead the design and evaluation of cleanroom and HVAC systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong coordination skills, and the ability to resolve complex engineering challenges across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design phases: airflow modeling, pressure zoning, filtration strategies, load calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Develop equipment specifications, material requisitions, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, controls, architectural, construction, and supplier teams.
• Troubleshoot field issues and provide clear corrective guidance.
• Mentor designers/drafters and support development of engineering procedures and design guides.
• Communicate technical issues and recommendations to project leadership.

Technical Expertise

Cleanroom Standards

• ISO 14644 (Parts 1-14)
• IEST RP Series (CC001, CC002, CC006, CC007, CC012, CC021, CC034)

HVAC & Mechanical Systems

• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Air-Cooled Condensing Units
• Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems
• Dry Systems for high-tech manufacturing

Codes & Industry Standards

• ASHRAE
• SMACNA
• International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• System modeling & calculations
• Psychrometric & contamination control
• Material compatibility & system behavior
• Field diagnostics & issue resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of dry systems experience; 10-17 years total relevant experience.
• Proven experience designing cleanrooms, controlled environments, and complex HVAC systems.
• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines and coordinate across multiple disciplines.