Pre-Sales Engineer (Mechanical Engineer- Data Center Mechanical Systems)

Air Comfort, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Pre-Sales Engineer (Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Mechanical Systems) to design, specify, and implement mission-critical mechanical systems for data centers.

You will support sales, work with cross-functional teams, and interact directly with clients to ensure high-performance cooling solutions. The role requires extensive experience in data center mechanical design, strong communication, and proven project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in mission-critical mechanical infrastructure and mechanical design.
• Extensive expertise in the design, specification, and deployment of mechanical systems for data centers.
• Strong understanding of data center facility operations and mechanical distribution systems.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines.
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels, including field operations and executive leadership.
• Experience with leading mechanical providers such as Vertiv, Stulz, York, and Daikin preferred.
• Prior experience managing large enterprise accounts within the data center industry preferred.
• Familiarity with commissioning procedures for mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong project management and business development skills.
• Advanced technical writing skills for documentation and proposals.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on the design and implementation of mission-critical mechanical systems, including chillers, cooling towers, fan walls, and air handling units (AHUs).
• Collaborate with internal sales and engineering teams to develop customized solutions for clients’ data center needs.
• Lead early-stage project qualification, specification development, and logistics planning for data center mechanical systems.
• Support project estimating by reviewing specifications and coordinating with procurement teams.
• Develop comprehensive system configurations and integration plans to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Serve as a key liaison between clients and internal stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Identify opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration to enhance service offerings and support business growth.
• Contribute to technical documentation, proposals, and project specifications with advanced technical writing skills.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines

Job description

Join a leading provider of mission-critical infrastructure solutions as a Pre-Sales Engineer (Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Mechanical Systems) based in Dallas, TX. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in mechanical systems to support the design, sales, and execution of complex data center projects. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage directly with clients, ensuring the delivery of high-performance, reliable cooling solutions for some of the most demanding environments. If you are passionate about innovative engineering and thrive in a client-facing, fast-paced setting, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in the growing data center industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on the design and implementation of mission-critical mechanical systems, including chillers, cooling towers, fan walls, and air handling units (AHUs).
• Collaborate with internal sales and engineering teams to develop customized solutions for clients’ data center needs.
• Lead early-stage project qualification, specification development, and logistics planning for data center mechanical systems.
• Support project estimating by reviewing specifications and coordinating with procurement teams.
• Develop comprehensive system configurations and integration plans to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Serve as a key liaison between clients and internal stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Identify opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration to enhance service offerings and support business growth.
• Contribute to technical documentation, proposals, and project specifications with advanced technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in mission-critical mechanical infrastructure and mechanical design.
• Extensive expertise in the design, specification, and deployment of mechanical systems for data centers.
• Strong understanding of data center facility operations and mechanical distribution systems.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines.
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels, including field operations and executive leadership.
• Experience with leading mechanical providers such as Vertiv, Stulz, York, and Daikin preferred.
• Prior experience managing large enterprise accounts within the data center industry preferred.
• Familiarity with commissioning procedures for mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong project management and business development skills.
• Advanced technical writing skills for documentation and proposals.
• Master Mechanical License preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.