MEP Design Engineer - Mechanical
A top-five cloud provider building multi-gigawatt campuses across North America.
Location
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Engagement
Contract-to-hire
Work mode
hybrid
Rate
$62–$91/hr
Travel
0%
Clearance
Not required
About this role
We are seeking a Senior MEP Design Engineer specializing in mechanical systems for data center projects.
You will design cooling systems, air handling units, and mechanical infrastructure for mission-critical facilities. This role requires deep expertise in data center cooling technologies including air-cooled chillers, water-cooled systems, and emerging liquid cooling solutions.
Design the mechanical systems that keep the world's data centers running, working on facilities ranging from 10MW to 100MW+ with some of the most advanced cooling technologies in the industry.
What you'll do
- Design mechanical cooling systems
- Perform load calculations and equipment selection
- Develop construction documents
- Coordinate with electrical and architectural teams
- Provide construction administration support
- Review shop drawings and submittals
What you'll bring
- 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- Minimum 5 years focused on data center cooling
- Expert knowledge of chilled water and DX systems
- Experience with CFD analysis and thermal modeling
- Proficiency with Revit MEP and engineering software
- Understanding of liquid cooling technologies
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- PE license required
- ASHRAE certifications preferred
- Experience with Tier III/IV data centers
Certifications typically required
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