Lead Mechanical Engineer - Mission-Critical Data Centers

TRS Staffing Solutions; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Phone allowance

Mobilization assistance

Direct hire potential

Future conversion opportunity

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Lead to oversee the mechanical scope of large-scale data center construction projects in Lubbock, TX. This role acts as the owner's representative for mechanical systems, providing technical leadership through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical engineering or construction management, with experience in HVAC, chilled water, piping, and coordination with consultants, EPCs, and contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical scope from design through project completion.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Review designs for constructability, code compliance, reliability, and quality.
• Oversee installation of chilled water, HVAC, CRAH/CRAC units, and piping systems.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field challenges.
• Monitor safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Participate in inspections, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical, structural, and commissioning teams.
• Support planning, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Lead to oversee the mechanical scope of large-scale data center construction projects in Lubbock, TX. This role acts as the owner's representative for mechanical systems, providing technical leadership through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical engineering or construction management, with experience in HVAC, chilled water, piping, and coordination with consultants, EPCs, and contractors