Mechanical Field Engineer, Data Center Operations

About the role

This is a full-time exempt (40+ hours/week), field-based role located in Austin, TX; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; or Seattle, WA, with travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot critical mechanical infrastructure supporting data center operations
• Support the reliable operation of:
• Chillers
• Cooling towers
• CRAH units
• CRAC units
• Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
• Heat exchangers
• Associated pumps and hydronic systems
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, equipment histories, incident reports, and operational documentation
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation following equipment failures or operational events
• Assist with commissioning, startup, testing, and acceptance of new mechanical equipment and infrastructure
• Coordinate with facilities personnel, contractors, and engineering teams to resolve operational issues and execute system upgrades
• Perform routine inspections and identify opportunities for reliability and efficiency improvements
• Assist with operational readiness activities for new facility deployments and infrastructure expansions

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience supporting mechanical systems in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial plants, healthcare environments, or similar infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with:
• Chillers
• Cooling towers
• CRAH and CRAC systems
• Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
• Heat exchangers
• Hydronic distribution systems
• Experience troubleshooting critical cooling infrastructure in live operational environments
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• Understanding of preventive maintenance practices and equipment reliability principles
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel to project sites and support field operations as needed
• Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center facilities
• Familiarity with direct liquid cooling systems and high-density compute environments
• Experience participating in commissioning and startup activities
• Knowledge of chilled water systems and plant operations
• Mechanical, HVAC, or facilities-related certifications
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Familiarity with mission-critical operating procedures and incident response processes

Qualifications

• The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $96.15 – $120.19 per hour
• Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
• Retail & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
• Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events