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Senior Mechanical Designer (Data Center)

Nesco Resource
Memphis, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Come join a rapidly growing colocation provider operating large-scale, high-density data center campuses supporting mission-critical enterprise and hyperscale clients! We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who can work remotely out of one of the following locations below.

Travel: 25%

Commitment to leading a critical mission environment that values continuous improvements. This position manages the installation and maintenance of mechanical systems at Data Centers and operations of specialized cooling systems. Acts as an Engineering resource for the complete portfolio of mission critical facilities. Plans and monitors Building Management Systems and mechanical measurements. Maintains design documentation. Provides full life-cycle support to Data Centers from concept design through site implementation and operations.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President.

Essential Job Functions

  • Participate in all aspects of mechanical design and engineering including development of basis of design, scope of work, implementation processes and commissioning plans.
  • Support maintenance of all facilities mechanical systems to ensure 100% system availability.
  • Lead, review, and approve designs for data center upgrades which improve availability and efficiency, in addition to capacity increases and monitoring.
  • Update and maintain as-built master records, which includes transferring project drawings over to the master files.
  • Compare existing piping and HVAC systems against drawings and resolve discrepancies.
  • Develop and manage processes and programs to ensure the health and efficiency of mechanical systems within the data center.
  • Develop or review maintenance procedures for all mechanical systems including detailed scripts for annual maintenance and projects.
  • Support Operational teams in problem resolutions, Root Cause Analysis and design and process reviews.
  • Provide immediate technical support to operation teams during critical events, on-call.
  • Administers all aspects of the mechanical service agreements to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain all HVAC and mechanical drawings and process documentation.
  • Manage Energy efficiency.
  • Responsible for increasing efficiencies and maintaining reliability of all mechanical systems.
  • Estimate time and materials needed to complete repairs and new projects.
  • Some travel required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 7 years in data center mechanical design, commissioning, and critical system support.

Experience:

  • Experience in Data Center design, construction and commissioning including water cooled chiller plants, complex mechanical distribution systems, raised floor cooling system, automation, and control systems.
  • Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
  • Project Manager experience is a plus.

Skills And Abilities

  • Understanding of data center mechanical operations procedures, topologies (N 1, 2N, N 20%, etc.), equipment, piping systems, cooling towers etc.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, with top tier analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to refine mechanical system designs for availability, quality control, constructability, and cost efficiency.
  • Organized, detailed and successful at setting priorities and meeting deadlines and budget.
  • Understanding of both HVAC and mechanical equipment and system design.
  • Comprehensive use of AutoCAD, Visio, and Office software packages.

Remote Approved States

  • New Mexico
  • Virginia
  • Georgia
  • New York
  • Arizona
  • Ohio
  • Colorado
  • Nebraska
  • Missouri
  • Tennessee
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • Texas
  • California
  • Minnesota
  • Florida

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $140,000 - $150,000

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