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Data Center Services Mechanical Engineer Metro Lead

Kansas, USA · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026

Experience
5 years in each of the specified areas: thermal topology; piping and fluid dynamics; and mechanical engineering.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

About the job

Leads on-site mechanical and HVAC engineering during data center construction, ensuring cooling systems are installed to design and project standards and resolving field issues.

What you'll do

  • Advise mechanical contractors and Engineers of Record on mechanical design and resolve ambiguities.
  • Inspect installations for specification compliance, including pressure testing, welds, insulation, and equipment placement.
  • Lead field RFIs and resolve mechanical conflicts or design changes to maintain construction progress and thermal performance.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with evaporative and non-evaporative cooling topologies.
  • 5 years of experience with piping and fluid dynamics, including chilled water plants, pumping systems, and hydronic balancing.
  • 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering.

Nice to have

  • Understanding of pressurized systems and heavy equipment rigging safety.
  • General understanding of electrical systems.

Pay

$144000 - $208000 (USD) base salary

Tools

cooling towers, adiabatic systems, air-cooled chillers, CRAHs, dry coolers, closed-loop liquid cooling

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First seen Oct 21, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)