HVAC Mechanical Engineer - Data Center

Join SLB New Energy & Industrial

Join SLB New Energy & Industrial and help power a more balanced energy future.

Within NEI, our Data Center Infrastructure Solutions team is transforming how data centers are built—delivering modular, scalable solutions that accelerate deployment, reduce risk, and support the rapid growth of AI and cloud technologies.

Position Overview

SLB New Energy & Industrial is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team. This individual will support the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems for mission-critical data centers projects. The ideal candidate is technically strong, collaborative, and interested in growing into a project leadership role while working on some of the most challenging and high-profile projects in the industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design HVAC, hydronic, ventilation, plumbing, and mechanical systems for data center projects.
• Perform load calculations, equipment selection, energy analysis, and system sizing.
• Develop construction documents including plans, specifications, schedules, and details.
• Coordinate with electrical, plumbing, structural, architectural, and technology teams throughout project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, site visits, construction administration, and commissioning activities.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and technical coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers as experience allows.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree: in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years: of experience in HVAC or mechanical system design.
• Strong experience with:
• HVAC system design, layout, and load calculations.
• Equipment selection and mechanical system sizing.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (ASHRAE, IMC, IPC, IECC, etc.).
• Experience with CAD/BIM tools (Revit, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Experience reviewing vendor drawings and technical submittals preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US without sponsorship.

Nice to Have

• Data center, mission-critical, or large-scale facility experience.
• Experience with fire protection systems or NFPA standards.
• Exposure to modular or prefabricated systems.
• PE license or progress toward licensure.

Additional Information

ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.

SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Veterans

Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an “Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster". The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Application Information

• The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• When applying to a job please read the application carefully before certifying that all of the answers you have given are true, accurate and complete.

State Information

• To the extent required by applicable law, the Company maintains a smoke-free workplace for Arizona applicants.
• California applicants may be subject to background checks regarding their character and reputation.
• Massachusetts applicants should be aware that it is unlawful to require a lie detector test as a condition of employment.
• In Maryland, it is illegal to require a lie detector test as a condition of employment.
• Nebraska applicants give consent to their prior employers to provide information regarding their employment history to SLB.

Skills

• Analysis Skills
• Architectural Services
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• AutoCAD
• Budgeting
• CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)
• Change Requests/Orders
• Cloud Computing
• Commissioning
• Construction Administration
• Construction Document Set
• Construction Planning
• Corporate Policies
• Cross-Functional
• Customer Relations
• Detail Oriented
• Documentation Plan
• Electricity
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Equipment Selection
• Federal Contracts
• Genetics
• HVAC
• Illustrating Ability
• Leadership
• Legal
• Mechanical Design
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Conditions
• Mentoring
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Network Operations Center
• Plumbing
• Problem Solving Skills
• Professional Engineer
• Project Execution
• Project Schedule
• Regulations
• Risk Management
• Team Player
• Technical Drawing
• Technical Leadership