Job Title: DCN Mechanical /Piping Engineer
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full-time
Compensation: $90,000.00 to $135,000.00
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and remote
Mechanical Equipment / Piping Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure
Direct Hire | Multiple Levels Available
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
About the Company
Our client is a global engineering and technology organization focused on advancing next-generation energy and industrial infrastructure solutions. Their portfolio includes innovative technologies supporting carbon capture, geothermal energy, energy storage, hydrogen, sustainable materials, and hyperscale data center infrastructure.
Their Data Center Infrastructure Solutions team develops modular, scalable, and cost-effective systems designed to support the rapid growth of AI and cloud computing. By leveraging standardized designs and advanced offsite manufacturing, they help customers accelerate deployment timelines, reduce construction risk, improve quality, and deliver highly repeatable infrastructure solutions globally.
Position Overview
We are seeking Mechanical Equipment / Piping Engineers to support the design, manufacturing, and deployment of large-scale hyperscale data center infrastructure projects.
This role will support mechanical and piping systems throughout the full project lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, construction, testing, installation, and commissioning. The engineer will help ensure systems meet customer requirements, industry standards, and operational performance expectations while supporting technical troubleshooting during manufacturing and field execution.
Multiple openings are available across varying experience levels.
Key Responsibilities
Review and approve mechanical and piping drawings, calculations, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables
Ensure engineering work complies with applicable codes, customer specifications, project procedures, and industry standards
Support design development, planning sessions, and technical reviews
Prepare technical requisitions (TRs) for mechanical systems and associated components
Review vendor quotations and provide technical recommendations to procurement teams
Develop engineering deliverables including:
Equipment lists
Valve lists
Piping line lists
Pipe sizing calculations
Piping stress and flexibility studies
Mechanical equipment data sheets
Develop material takeoffs (MTOs) and bills of materials (BOMs)
Support innovative engineering solutions focused on cost reduction, reliability, and efficiency improvements
Design and specify:
Piping systems and layouts
Insulation systems
Coating and painting systems
Equipment mounting, fastening, and support systems
Perform or review pipe stress analysis and validate applicable design loads
Provide piping load information to structural engineering teams
Support manufacturing and assembly teams during fabrication activities
Review as-built drawings and verify calculations as required
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning, including RFIs and troubleshooting field issues
Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, site visits, and commissioning activities
Support permitting and code compliance activities as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
3-10+ years of mechanical engineering or piping design experience
Experience supporting data center infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, industrial facilities, or complex mechanical systems
Strong understanding of:
Mechanical equipment systems
Piping systems and layouts
Fire suppression systems
Mechanical design standards and codes
Experience with:
Chillers
Cooling towers
Pumps
Valves
Cooling systems
Mechanical controls
Piping specialty items
Experience developing piping layouts, stress analysis, and mechanical engineering deliverables
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience supporting hyperscale or mission-critical data center environments
Familiarity with applicable industry standards and codes including:
ASME
ASTM
ANSI
AWS
NFPA
OSHA
IBC
NACE
Experience with CAD/BIM and engineering software including:
AutoCAD
Revit
BIM 360
SolidWorks
CAESAR II
NozzlePro
FEPipe
Navisworks
COMPRESS
Experience supporting fast-track design/build projects or major facility upgrades
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work on next-generation hyperscale data center infrastructure supporting AI and cloud expansion
Join a rapidly growing engineering organization focused on innovative industrial technologies
Work on large-scale, high-impact projects with long-term growth potential
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning teams in a highly technical environment
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
