Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer, TES for Data Centers

AFE; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Benefits

Job summary

AFE is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep HVAC and chilled-water expertise for data center environments. You will lead the mechanical integration of TES systems into 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. Responsibilities include leading design and integration, coordinating with operators and contractors, and developing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC, chilled water systems, or energy infrastructure.
• Prior data center or mission-critical facility experience is a plus.
• PE license is preferred but not required for all candidates.

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 interfaces.
• Perform hydraulic and pipe stress analysis to support design and code documentation.
• Interface with data center operators, MEP firms, and commissioning teams.
• Support field activities: site surveys, startup, commissioning, and functional testing.
• Develop automation tools (Python, Excel/VBA) to streamline analysis and documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers as the team grows.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Data center experience

Mentoring / leadership

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Plant 3D

Job description

AFE is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep HVAC and chilled-water expertise for data center environments. You will lead the mechanical integration of TES systems into 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. Responsibilities include leading design and integration, coordinating with operators and contractors, and developing