Mechanical Engineer

Vallum Associates; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in data center cooling and chiller systems. The role involves leading mechanical activities across large-scale projects, ensuring equipment design, system integration, and performance targets are met throughout design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in industrial cooling/HVAC, deep knowledge of data center cooling infrastructure, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical engineering experience in industrial cooling or HVAC.
• Strong knowledge of data center cooling infrastructure and mission-critical applications.
• Experience with system integration, supplier management, and technical coordination.
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects through execution.
• Understanding of mechanical equipment specifications, performance, and reliability.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across large-scale chiller and cooling projects.
• Oversee equipment design, system integration, and specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners for technical compliance.
• Support product development, reviews, and equipment selection.
• Provide technical leadership through design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, and project delivery teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, reliability, performance.

Skills

Data center cooling

HVAC systems

Chiller systems

Mechanical engineering

System integration

Supplier management

Technical coordination

Project leadership

Equipment specifications

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Cooling & Chillers

Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Relocation: Relocation assistance available

Position Overview

Vallum Associates is partnering with a leading global engineering and technology organization to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in data center cooling and chiller systems.

This position will play a critical role in the design, development, integration, and delivery of advanced cooling infrastructure supporting mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across large-scale chiller and cooling system projects.
• Oversee equipment design, system integration, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and engineering partners to ensure technical compliance.
• Support product development, engineering reviews, and equipment selection.
• Provide technical leadership throughout design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, and project delivery teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, reliability, and performance.

Required Experience

• Extensive mechanical engineering experience within industrial cooling, HVAC, or chiller systems.
• Strong knowledge of data center cooling infrastructure and mission-critical applications.
• Experience with system integration, supplier management, and technical coordination.
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects through execution.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment specifications, performance, and reliability.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.