Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

Astfe; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astfe is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer with deep HVAC and chilled-water expertise to lead TES system integration across U.S. data centers, from design through commissioning.

This is a home-based role; candidates near Dallas-Fort Worth are a plus, but strong applicants nationwide are encouraged to apply. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop P&IDs and piping layouts, perform hydraulic analyses, and support field activities from surveys to startup.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering; PE license preferred.
• 5+ years experience in HVAC, chilled water, or energy infrastructure.
• Prior experience in data centers or other mission-critical facilities — advantage
• Strong working knowledge of hydronic systems, thermodynamics, cooling plants, and BAS/BMS integration
• Experience coordinating across mechanical, controls, and electrical disciplines
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or Plant 3D
• Familiarity with commissioning and field execution processes

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and integration for TES and chilled water systems.
• Develop and review P&IDs, hydronic piping layouts, equipment arrangements, valve schedules, and control integration interfaces.
• Perform hydraulic and pipe stress analysis to support system design and code-compliant documentation.
• Integrate with chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, and BAS/BMS systems.
• Interface with data center operators, MEP firms, mechanical contractors and design engineers, controls integrators, and commissioning teams.
• Support field activities: site surveys, startup, commissioning, functional testing.
• Provide technical input and mechanical narratives during presales and proposal/RFP activities.
• Develop and apply automation tools (Python, Excel/VBA, or similar) to streamline engineering analysis and documentation.
• Collaborate with global R&D and product teams to refine system design and deployment methods.
• Mentor junior engineers as the team grows

Skills

HVAC design

Chilled water systems

Hydronic piping

BAS/BMS integration

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Plant 3D

Job description

THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep HVAC and chilled-water expertise and hands-on experience in data center or other mission-critical environments. The selected candidate will lead the mechanical integration of TES systems into existing and new cooling plants — from design through commissioning across the U.S. This is a home-based role; candidates near Dallas-Fort Worth are a plus but strong candidates anywhere in the U.S. are encouraged to apply.

Highlights:

• Title: Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer
• Reporting to: Senior VP Engineering & Operations
• Location: Home-based (U.S.); Dallas-Fort Worth area a plus
• Travel: Domestic, 20% of time
• Compensation: Base, benefits, stock options

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead mechanical design and integration for TES and chilled water systems
• Develop and review P&IDs, hydronic piping layouts, equipment arrangements, valve schedules, and control integration interfaces
• Perform hydraulic and pipe stress analysis to support system design and code-compliant documentation
• Integrate with chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, and BAS/BMS systems
• Interface with data center operators, MEP firms, mechanical contractors and design engineers, controls integrators, and commissioning teams
• Support field activities: site surveys, startup, commissioning, functional testing
• Provide technical input and mechanical narratives during presales and proposal/RFP activities
• Develop and apply automation tools (Python, Excel/VBA, or similar) to streamline engineering analysis and documentation
• Collaborate with global R&D and product teams to refine system design and deployment methods
• Mentor junior engineers as the team grows

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering; PE license preferred
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC, chilled water systems, or energy infrastructure
• Prior experience in data centers or other mission-critical facilities — advantage
• Strong working knowledge of hydronic systems, thermodynamics, cooling plants, and BAS/BMS integration
• Experience coordinating across mechanical, controls, and electrical disciplines
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or Plant 3D
• Familiarity with commissioning and field execution processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Thermal Energy Storage systems
• Familiarity with data center cooling architectures (air-side, water-side economization, etc.)
• Experience with industrial refrigeration or low-temperature glycol systems
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, ASME (including B31.3), IPC, NEC, and U.S. building codes
• Experience with hydraulic and pipe stress analysis software (e.g., Pipe-Flo, AutoPIPE) and energy/load modeling tools (e.g., Trace, HAP)
• Experience using Python, VBA, Dynamo, or AI tools to automate engineering workflows
• Experience developing RFP/proposal content and technical narratives
• Experience in retrofit or operational facility environments
• Startup or fast-growth company experience is a plus
• Military veterans encouraged to apply — leadership and field-operations experience translate well to this role