FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Mechanical Engineer
ROI Agency. Serve as the lead mechanical SME for mission critical and data center projects .
Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design for mission critical environments, focusing on cooling system concepts, mechanical resiliency strategies, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead design phases, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate across multiple disciplines.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Design ExperienceCooling Load AnalysisASHRAE Standards KnowledgeProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseLiquid Cooling Technologies Familiarity
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Cooling System DesignChilled Water PlantsAir-Cooled ChillersWater-Cooled ChillersCooling TowersCRAH SystemsBAS ControlsEnergy ModelingLifecycle Cost AnalysisMechanical Reliability Assessments
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipExcellent CommunicationClient-Facing SkillsMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Cooling TowersChillersCRAHsAHUsFan WallsPumpsBAS
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE)LEED Accredited ProfessionalCertified Energy Manager (CEM)
Industry Keywords
Mission Critical EnvironmentsData Center DesignHyperscale Data CentersColocation FacilitiesEnergy Efficiency StrategiesASHRAE TC 9.9 Thermal GuidelinesIntegrated Systems TestingOperational Readiness Reviews
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAirflow
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the lead mechanical SME for mission critical and data center projects
- Develop cooling system concepts including air-cooled and water-cooled chilled water plants, DX systems, and liquid cooling solutions
- Lead mechanical design through feasibility, concept, schematic, design development, construction documents, and construction administration phases
- Perform and oversee cooling load analysis, equipment selection, and redundancy evaluations
- Develop mechanical resiliency strategies for N, N+1, 2N, and concurrently maintainable designs
- Coordinate with electrical, controls, plumbing, structural, telecommunications, and architectural disciplines
- Provide technical oversight of chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, AHUs, fan walls, CDU systems, pumps, and BAS controls
- Support utility capacity assessments and campus master planning efforts
- Lead technical reviews, QA/QC processes, and commissioning support activities
- Mentor junior mechanical engineers and support technical staff development
- Travel for project site visits during the Construction Administration phase and site surveys for existing facilities
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5-10 years of mechanical design experience in mission critical environments
- Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge data center environments
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or actively pursuing licensure
- LEED Accredited Professional and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred
- Strong understanding of ASHRAE, NFPA, IMC, and local building code requirements
- Excellent communication, technical leadership, and client-facing skills
- Familiarity with liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip and immersion cooling applications
- Experience with central utility plants ranging from 3 MW to 100+ MW campuses
- Knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidelines, energy efficiency strategies, WUE, and PUE considerations
- Experience supporting commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational readiness reviews
- Experience with chilled water plants, air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, CRAH and CRAC systems, fan wall systems, pumping and hydronic systems, data hall airflow management, liquid cooling infrastructure, BAS, energy modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and mechanical reliability and maintainability assessments
Benefits
Comp & perks- All approved business travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company travel policies
- Medical Insurance: Four plan options through UnitedHealthcare, including PPO and High-Deductible Health Plans
- Two Kaiser plan options available in California only
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental Insurance through Delta Dental
- Vision Insurance through EyeMed
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4.5% in total employer contributions
- Employer match and discretionary 1% contribution in company shares for eligible employees
- Student Loan Payment Matching
- Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Company-Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Parental Leave
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Additional Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance through MetLife
- Legal Services through LegalShield
- Identity Theft Protection through LifeLock
- Periodic opportunities to purchase company shares directly