Senior Data Center Mechanical Systems Leader

TRS Staffing Solutions; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to manage and coordinate all mechanical systems across data center construction projects. This role ensures that mechanical infrastructure is designed, constructed, tested and delivered to meet performance, redundancy, and long-term reliability goals.

You will lead interface between internal teams and external consultants, oversee cooling plant strategies, CRAC/CRAH units, and pumping systems, review design deliverables, monitor safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-10+ years in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of data center cooling systems and thermal management.
• Experience coordinating with external engineering firms and delivering large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical scope across all project phases (concept to closeout).
• Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external consultants.
• Coordinate with cooling plant strategies, CRAC/CRAH units, and pumping systems.
• Review design deliverables for code compliance, constructability, and lifecycle considerations.
• Act as Owner's representative for mechanical systems during construction.
• Monitor safety, quality, schedule, and costs; manage submittals and RFIs.
• Support commissioning, testing procedures, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Data center cooling

Hydronic systems

Piping and pumping

HVAC controls

Sequences of operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to manage and coordinate all mechanical systems across data center construction projects. This role ensures that mechanical infrastructure is designed, constructed, tested and delivered to meet performance, redundancy, and long-term reliability goals.

You will lead interface between internal teams and external consultants, oversee cooling plant strategies, CRAC/CRAH units, and pumping systems, review design deliverables, monitor safety