Senior Mechanical Engineer (Data Centers)

TYG; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TYG in Dallas is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead HVAC, plumbing, and overall mechanical design for data center projects, delivering coordinated construction documents and ensuring code compliance.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a PE license, and strong leadership, with hands-on design and client coordination across disciplines. Autodesk Revit proficiency and CFD experience are preferred, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers in a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering or design experience.
• Extensive HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical design experience.
• Experience with data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, or industrial facilities preferred.
• PE license required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for complex facilities.
• Provide technical guidance on fire protection, controls, equipment selection, and system sizing.
• Perform and review engineering calculations, analyses, and code compliance.
• Develop and review coordinated construction documents, submittals, and RFIs.
• Coordinate designs across multiple disciplines and support project planning and execution.
• Provide technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and communicate project requirements and solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Mechanical design software

CFD experience

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Revit

CFD Tools

Job description

TYG is a globally leading consultancy firm committed to connecting elite talent with top tier businesses across the US.

When applying to one of our roles, you gain access to:

• A diverse range of multi-disciplinary, industry leading MEP consultancies and boutique engineering firms working on some of the most innovative building projects in the country.
• Exclusive access to high priority, yet to be posted roles.
• A wide variety of different market sectors and diverse project portfolios.

We have recently partnered with an industry-leading MEP firm in the mission critical and hyperscale data center space that is looking to open up a brand new Dallas office.

The east coast headquartered firm have rapidly established themselves in the industry and are growing at such a strong rate that they are now looking to expand into the Dallas market. Therefore, they are currently searching for a senior mechanical engineer to join this new team and help lead this office's regional growth.

This hire will be given the rare opportunity to join one of the quickest growing MEP firms in the data center market, whilst also taking on immediate responsibility and playing a key role in leading the direction of a new office. The firm is also very well positioned financially and this is reflected in how well they compensate their employees!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for complex facilities
• Provide technical guidance on fire protection, controls, equipment selection, and system sizing
• Perform and review engineering calculations, analyses, and code compliance
• Develop and review coordinated construction documents, submittals, and RFIs
• Coordinate designs across multiple disciplines and support project planning and execution
• Provide technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and communicate project requirements and solutions to stakeholders

Required Skills/Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and analysis software
• CFD experience preferred
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Excellent technical, analytical, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering or design experience preferred
• Extensive HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical design experience
• Experience with data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, or industrial facilities preferred
• PE license required or strongly preferred