Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer – Mission Critical

SWI Digital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SWI Digital invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support design and delivery of data center developments in the United States, based in Houston, TX. The role requires strong knowledge of US codes and senior-level coordination with an international design team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in mechanical engineering with data center or mission-critical experience; PE in Texas is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Data center or mission-critical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US mechanical codes and standards.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary consultancy, owner-side, EPC, or contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for hyperscale and mission-critical data center developments in the United States.
• Act as local interface between client team, design consultants, EPC contractors, vendors and project stakeholders.
• Review and develop mechanical design documentation including calculations, schematics, equipment schedules and specs.
• Support design and technical review of cooling systems (chilled-water, air-cooled, water-cooled) and related infrastructure.
• Support high-density and liquid-cooling infrastructure interfaces where applicable.
• Advise on localization of designs for US, Texas, and local codes and AHJ requirements.
• Coordinate with authorities and permitting teams as required.
• Review designs for compliance with project requirements and good engineering practice.
• Identify risks, deviations and coordination issues and communicate to the team.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical, architectural, structural, controls, BIM and other disciplines.
• Support evaluation of equipment and alternative design solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs and construction-stage information.
• Undertake site visits, surveys, inspections and commissioning support as required.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to Houston-based client development team.
• Coordinate with international leadership for decisions, risks and actions.
• Contribute to US data center design standards and technical processes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Data center experience

US codes & standards

HVAC systems

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit/BIM

Job description

SWI Digital invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support design and delivery of data center developments in the United States, based in Houston, TX. The role requires strong knowledge of US codes and senior-level coordination with an international design team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in mechanical engineering with data center or mission-critical experience; PE in Texas is preferred.