Senior Data Center Thermal Systems Engineer

Socket.dev; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Engineer to manage large-scale thermal systems on-site, bridging high-level designs with field execution to ensure reliability and efficiency. You will serve as the primary technical contact for mechanical and HVAC questions during construction, guiding contractors and ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and project goals.

Expect significant on-site presence in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of mechanical engineering experience supporting construction for industrial or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with chilled water plants, hydronic balancing, and evaporative/non-evaporative cooling topologies (e.g., cooling towers, chillers, CRAHs).
• Ability to travel upto 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Act as the definitive technical resource for mechanical contractors and Engineer-on-Record (EORs), supporting mechanical system design and assisting to resolve ambiguities in mechanical systems to maintain construction momentum.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for the resolution of complex issues, design intent, and changes to the design during the construction process.
• Lead the field-side Request for Information (RFI) process, identifying potential spatial or mechanical conflicts and providing immediate engineering solutions to avoid rework.
• Perform periodic, site walk-throughs to verify that mechanical installations align with engineered specifications, focusing on pressure testing, weld inspection requirements, insulation integrity, and equipment placement.
• Ensure that evaporative and non-evaporative thermal systems are installed to meet project-specific standards, local building codes, ASME standards, and environmental regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Google is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Engineer to manage large-scale thermal systems on-site, bridging high-level designs with field execution to ensure reliability and efficiency. You will serve as the primary technical contact for mechanical and HVAC questions during construction, guiding contractors and ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and project goals.

Expect significant on-site presence in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.