Job Description
Leadership of the datacenter construction team is committed to offering every team member an opportunity to engage your core skills and knowledge, while helping each person develop new and valuable skills throughout the duration of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the mechanical scope of work across all project phases including concept design, basis of design, detailed design, construction, and closeout.
- Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external mechanical engineering consultants
- Coordinate with mechanical engineers and consultants on: cooling plant strategies, chilled water and/or refrigerant -based systems, CRAH/CRAC units and in-row cooling, pumping, piping, and heat rejection systems.
- Review design deliverables for compliance w ith Owner standards, codes, constructability, and lifecycle considerations.
- Serve as the Owner’s representative for all mechanical systems during construction.
- Review and manage mechanical submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field clarifications.
- Monitor contractor performance related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
- Participate in site walks, inspections, and quality audits.
- Validate mechanical pay applications and change order pricing.
- Coordinate mechanical scope with electrical, structural, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Support commissioning activities including test procedures, system validation, and turnover documentation
- Support detailed project schedules with emphasis on mechanical milestones and long-lead equipment procurement.
- Assist with mechanical cost estimating, budget management, and forecasting.
- Identify technical, constructability, or procurement risks impacting mechanical scope and develop mitigation strategies .
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to proje ct engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5–10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or construction management
- Strong knowledge of data center cooling systems and thermal management, hydronic systems, piping, pumping, HVAC controls and sequences of operations, and reliability best practices.
- Experience reviewing and coordinating with external engineering firms
- Experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical, industrial or data center projects.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Location: Site-based role in Borden County, TX (Near Lubbock)
- Base Pay: $115,000-$165,000
- The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
Benefits & Perks
- At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
- At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
- To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com .
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