Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer - Hyperscale Cooling

Jacobs; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PPTO (unlimited)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior mechanical engineering leader for data center projects, influencing design direction and coordination across disciplines. You will mentor engineers, guide technical execution, and drive high-performance, energy-efficient solutions.

The role offers leadership growth and opportunities to shape the Design-Build delivery for hyperscale facilities, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 15+ years in mechanical engineering with 5+ years in data center/mission-critical design.
• Registered PE with ability to licensure in additional states.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality reviews of complex HVAC and mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers.
• Lead mechanical analyses; select cooling methodologies ensuring code compliance.
• Develop and validate advanced mechanical simulations; mentor teammates.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

PE licensure

Project leadership

Mentoring teams

Executive communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

EnergyPlus

eQUEST

AutoCAD MEP

Revit MEP

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior mechanical engineering leader for data center projects, influencing design direction and coordination across disciplines. You will mentor engineers, guide technical execution, and drive high-performance, energy-efficient solutions.

The role offers leadership growth and opportunities to shape the Design-Build delivery for hyperscale facilities, with travel to client sites as needed.