Lead Data Center Mechanical Engineer – Thermal Systems

Google Inc.; Addison, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Engineer to serve as the primary on-site authority for large-scale thermal management at Google Addison, TX, USA. You will bridge high-level thermal designs with field execution, ensuring installations meet design intent and deliver maximum reliability.

Collaborate with mechanical and HVAC teams, review RFIs, inspect installations, and verify compliance with local codes, ASME standards, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of mechanical engineering experience supporting construction for industrial or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with chilled water plants, hydronic balancing, and evaporative/non-evaporative cooling topologies (e.g., cooling towers, chillers, CRAHs).
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Act as the definitive technical resource for mechanical contractors and Engineer-on-Record (EORs), supporting mechanical system design and assisting to resolve ambiguities in mechanical systems to maintain construction momentum.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for the resolution of complex issues, design intent, and changes to the design during the construction process.
• Lead the field-side RFI process, identifying potential spatial or mechanical conflicts and providing immediate engineering solutions to avoid rework.
• Perform periodic, site walk-throughs to verify that mechanical installations align with engineered specifications, focusing on pressure testing, weld inspection requirements, insulation integrity, and equipment placement.
• Ensure that evaporative and non-evaporative thermal systems are installed to meet project-specific standards, local building codes, ASME standards, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Mechanical design understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Google is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Engineer to serve as the primary on-site authority for large-scale thermal management at Google Addison, TX, USA. You will bridge high-level thermal designs with field execution, ensuring installations meet design intent and deliver maximum reliability.

Collaborate with mechanical and HVAC teams, review RFIs, inspect installations, and verify compliance with local codes, ASME standards, and environmental requirements.