Mechanical Lead

SB Energy; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Phone Internet reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

SB Energy, a SoftBank Group/Ares Infrastructure-backed leader in energy and data center infrastructure, seeks a Mechanical Lead for data center construction across the U.S. You will manage mechanical systems to meet performance, redundancy, and reliability targets while coordinating with internal teams, external engineering consultants, and contractors.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5–10+ years in large-scale mechanical or data center projects, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of data center cooling systems, hydronic piping, HVAC controls, and reliability best practices.
• Experience coordinating with external engineering firms and delivering large-scale data center projects.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical scope across all project phases from concept design to closeout.
• Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external mechanical engineering consultants.
• Coordinate cooling plant strategies, chilled water and in-row cooling systems, piping and pumping.
• Review design deliverables for codes, constructability, and lifecycle considerations.
• Act as Owner’s representative for mechanical systems during construction.
• Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field clarifications; monitor safety, quality, schedule and cost.
• Participate in site walks, inspections, and quality audits; support commissioning and turnover.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Data center cooling

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function:

Leadership of the datacenter construction team is committed to offering every team member an opportunity toengageyour core skills and knowledge, while helping each person develop new and valuable skills throughout the duration of the project.

The Mechanical Leadis responsible formanaging and coordinatingallmechanical systems across data center construction projects. This role ensures thatmechanicalinfrastructureisdesigned,constructed,testedanddeliveredtomeet performancerequirements, redundancy targets, and long-term operational reliability.

This individual works cross-functionally with internal teams, external design partners, and construction stakeholders to translate design intent into successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the mechanical scope of work across all project phases including concept design, basis of design, detailed design, construction, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external mechanical engineering consultants
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers and consultants on: cooling plant strategies, chilled water and/or refrigerant -based systems, CRAH/CRAC units and in-row cooling, pumping, piping, and heat rejection systems.
• Review design deliverables for compliance w ith Owner standards, codes, constructability, and lifecycle considerations.
• Serve as the Owner’s representative for all mechanical systems during construction.
• Review and manage mechanical submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field clarifications.
• Monitor contractor performance related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Participate in site walks, inspections, and quality audits.
• Validate mechanical pay applications and change order pricing.
• Coordinate mechanical scope with electrical, structural, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Support commissioning activities including test procedures, system validation, and turnover documentation
• Support detailed project schedules with emphasis on mechanical milestones and long-lead equipment procurement.
• Assist with mechanical cost estimating, budget management, and forecasting.
• Identify technical, constructability, or procurement risks impacting mechanical scope and develop mitigation strategies .
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to proje ct engineers.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineeringor related field
• 5–10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or construction management
• Strong knowledge of data center cooling systems and thermal management, hydronic systems, piping, pumping, HVAC controls and sequences of operations, and reliability best practices.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating with external engineering firms
• Experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical, industrial or data center projects.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Base Pay: $115,000-$165,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.