Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer — Uptime Leader

Exentec; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Exentec seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer DTC (Data Centers) to serve as the senior technical authority for mission-critical mechanical infrastructure across 24×7 data center facilities. You will drive reliability, incident response, and continuous improvement by leading cross-functional engineering teams and setting standards for cooling, controls, and environmental systems.

You will analyze designs, optimize energy efficiency, and advance predictive maintenance while traveling 30–40%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in mission-critical data center engineering, operations, or design.
• Advanced degree or Professional Engineering license (PE).
• Knowledge of redundant electrical architectures (UPS topologies, MV/LV, STS).
• Data center cooling technologies (air, liquid, hybrid).
• Controls, automation, and alarm management.
• Airflow optimization and environmental control.
• Strong capabilities in root cause analysis, failure mode identification, and reliability engineering.
• Proficient with BMS/EPMS platforms, CFD tools, trending/analytics, and reliability modeling.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence across all levels.
• Ability to travel 30-40% globally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the global SME for data center critical infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, controls, cooling, and environmental systems.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, reliability strategies, commissioning requirements, and operational best practices.
• Review designs, technical documentation, and operating procedures to ensure compliance with Exentec standards.
• Drive system reliability, capacity planning, energy efficiency, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Lead root cause investigations, incident response efforts, and corrective action programs to improve uptime and reduce risk.
• Serve as the highest-level technical escalation point for critical data center events and operational challenges.
• Validate monitoring, analytics, and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance operational resilience.
• Develop and oversee technical training, Management of Change (MOC), auditing, and continuous improvement programs.
• Mentor technical teams and promote knowledge sharing, best practices, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Partner with clients, OEMs, and industry stakeholders to advance innovation, support business development, and deliver strategic data center improvements.

Skills

Data center engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Controls

CFD

BMS/EPMS

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Energy efficiency

PUE

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree or PE

Tools

BMS/EPMS platforms

CFD tools

Job description

Exentec seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer DTC (Data Centers) to serve as the senior technical authority for mission-critical mechanical infrastructure across 24×7 data center facilities. You will drive reliability, incident response, and continuous improvement by leading cross-functional engineering teams and setting standards for cooling, controls, and environmental systems.

You will analyze designs, optimize energy efficiency, and advance predictive maintenance while traveling 30–40%