Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Data Center

FST Technical Services

$130K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in HVACR, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years experience in commissioning engineering
  • 3+ years of data center experience required
  • Experience with HVAC, controls, automation, fire safety systems
  • Ability to read construction documents

Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning activities across the full lifecycle of a data center build to include L1-L5
  • Execute functional testing, witness testing, and system validation
  • Manage assignments within schedule, budget, and quality expectations
  • Evaluate HVAC, chillers, boilers, pumps, and automation systems
  • Troubleshoot system performance issues
  • Lead meetings and communicate findings
  • Mentor junior engineers and support training

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects with significant impact
  • Exposure to advanced technologies in data center operations
  • Collaboration with a team of experienced engineers
  • Dynamic work environment requiring problem-solving expertise
Full Job Description
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Data Center

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer who brings deep technical expertise, field leadership, and the ability to drive outcomes in high-performance environments.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a position for someone who:
  • Owns system performance from design through execution
  • Understands how complex mechanical systems operate as a whole
  • Can identify and solve issues before they impact operations

You will work on large-scale, mission-critical data center projects where performance, reliability, and precision are non-negotiable.

What You will Do

Project Leadership & Execution
• Lead commissioning activities across the full lifecycle of a data center build to include L1-L5
• Execute functional testing, witness testing, and system validation
• Manage assignments within schedule, budget, and quality expectations

Technical Expertise & Problem Solving
• Evaluate HVAC, chillers, boilers, pumps, and automation systems
• Troubleshoot system performance issues
• Review design documentation

Client Engagement
• Lead meetings and communicate findings
• Build relationships with clients and contractors

Operational Contributions
• Complete reports and manage time and expenses

Team Development
• Mentor junior engineers and support training

What You Bring

Core Qualifications
• Degree in HVACR, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years experience in commissioning engineering
3+ years of Data center experience required
Technical Capabilities
• Experience with HVAC, controls, automation, fire safety systems
• Ability to read construction documents

Professional Skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in field environments and lift 30 lbs

Preferred
• EIT, CEM, OSHA 30, BIM experience, Facility Grid

Travel Requirements

Travel to project sites as needed based on project demands.

Important Notes

No visa sponsorship available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary range: $130,000 to $170,000

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