DCN Project Engineer

DCN Project Engineer

JOB-10047461

Anticipated Start Date

September 14, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Direct Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a global leader in energy technology, providing cutting-edge solutions across the oil and gas industry. Operating in over 100 countries, they focus on digital innovation and sustainable practices to drive the future of energy and support the transition to lower-carbon operations.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the design, engineering, and delivery of modular data center infrastructure projects.

Job Description

• Support the Engineering Manager and take ownership of key technical aspects of modular data center projects.
• Coordinate with Sales, Project Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Construction, Commissioning, and other functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead technical discussions and provide engineering guidance to team members.
• Support the onboarding, development, and technical mentoring of engineers as project requirements and team responsibilities grow.
• Manage engineering activities across multiple projects, clients, and project phases.
• Develop engineering scopes of work, execution plans, schedules, and technical deliverables.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Ensure engineering designs meet customer requirements, applicable codes and standards, safety regulations, and established engineering best practices.
• Provide technical oversight of mechanical systems and infrastructure across multiple projects.
• Identify design risks, develop solutions, and ensure technical issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Maintain engineering quality and consistency throughout the design and delivery process.
• Develop, review, and approve mechanical engineering deliverables, including: Equipment lists, Valve lists, Piping layouts, Line lists, Mechanical equipment data sheets, Pipe sizing calculations, Piping stress analysis calculations
• Prepare technical requisitions and specifications for mechanical systems and equipment.
• Support the design and engineering of piping, mechanical, and fire protection systems.
• Provide piping loads and other technical information to structural engineering teams.
• Evaluate equipment installation requirements, mounting systems, coatings, materials, and installation methods.
• Coordinate mechanical engineering requirements with structural, electrical, architectural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients throughout project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, technical presentations, site visits, construction activities, and commissioning.
• Respond to client and project team technical questions and provide timely engineering solutions.
• Provide technical support to construction and commissioning teams during project execution.
• Review field conditions and assist with resolving installation, design, and technical issues.
• Manage engineering changes, revisions, and technical documentation.
• Ensure project documentation remains accurate, complete, and aligned with approved designs and customer requirements.
  
• Stay current with modular data center technologies, mechanical systems, infrastructure solutions, and industry trends.
  
• Recommend innovative engineering solutions that improve project reliability, efficiency, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, design standards, and project execution.
  
• Support the evaluation and selection of equipment coatings, mounting systems, materials, and installation methods.
  
• Contribute to lessons-learned initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Skills Required

• Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering and design experience, preferably in industrial facilities, large infrastructure projects, manufacturing, or data center environments.
• Demonstrated experience with: Mechanical systems, Piping systems, Fire suppression or fire protection systems, Industrial or infrastructure projects, Construction and commissioning activities
  
• Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
  
• Experience developing, reviewing, and approving technical drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
  
• Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  
• Preferred Industry Standards & Codes Knowledge
• Experience with engineering, design, BIM, and project coordination software, including: SolidWorks, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Navisworks

Preferred Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations, including but not limited to:

• AISI – American Iron and Steel Institute
• ANSI – American National Standards Institute
  
• ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers, including B&PV Section VIII, Section IX, and B31.3
  
• ASTM – ASTM International
  
• AWS – American Welding Society
  
• IBC – International Building Code
  
• MFMA – Metal Framing Manufacturers Association
  
• MSS – Manufacturers Standardization Society
  
• OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  
• NACE – National Association of Corrosion Engineers
  
• NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
  
• PFI – Pipe Fabrication Institute

Key competencies

• Mechanical engineering and design
• Piping engineering
  
• Data center infrastructure
  
• Modular construction
  
• Engineering project leadership
  
• Technical drawing and document review
  
• Equipment and system design
  
• Construction and commissioning support
  
• Client relationship management
  
• Cross-functional coordination
  
• Technical problem solving
  
• Project planning and execution
  
• Engineering change management
  
• Quality and compliance
  
• Continuous improvement
  
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Other engineering disciplines may be considered with significant relevant experience.

Pay Rate

• $57 - $72 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.