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Data Center Mechanical Engineer
Data Center Mechanical EngineerGTN Technical Staffing • Arlington, TX, US
Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Data Center Mechanical Engineer

GTN Technical Staffing • Arlington, TX, US
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Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and operations strategy for hyperscale data center infrastructure. This role is critical to enabling scalable, high-performance environments optimized for dense compute workloads and energy-efficient operations

As the in-house mechanical subject matter expert, you will oversee advanced cooling technologies, HVAC, fluid systems, and thermal strategies. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will drive design innovation, operational excellence, and resilience across global infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define the mechanical engineering vision for high-density compute facilities with focus on efficiency, reliability, and scalability
  • Lead cross-functional teams through design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations
  • Develop strategies for advanced cooling

liquid-to-chip, immersion, rear-door heat exchangers, and airflow optimization.

  • Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies (e.g., phase-change cooling, AI-assisted thermal modeling, advanced materials ) to transform next-gen data center design.
  • Partner with electrical and controls teams to ensure fully integrated system architecture.
  • Establish internal standards for mechanical design, QA / QC, documentation, and compliance.
  • Lead root cause analysis of failures; implement resilience strategies to minimize downtime and maximize availability.
  • Manage vendor relationships, specifications, testing, and maintenance standards.
  • Deploy monitoring tools and dashboards to analyze performance metrics, enabling predictive maintenance and continuous optimization

    • Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering
  • 12+ years of experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities
  • Expertise in thermodynamics, CFD modeling, and advanced cooling strategies
  • Proven experience with hyperscale or GPU-accelerated compute environments
  • Strong communicator and leader with experience guiding engineering teams.

    • Bonus Points

  • Background in rapid expansion projects scaling mechanical systems to meet high demand.
  • Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and energy optimization for large-scale compute.

    • Employment details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Information Technology
  • Industries : Staffing and Recruiting

    • Note : This description reflects the role and requirements. Other job postings and postings' details shown on the page are not part of this role.

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