Thermal Engineering International

Turnkey heat transfer equipment provider

Senior Project Engineer - Data Centers

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USA$130k - $160k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering is required.
At least five years of relevant experience in design and project engineering is required.
Experience working for a manufacturing company in design and drafting is required.
Design experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services for chiller plant systems in the data center industry is required.
Experience reviewing design drawings and models developed in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Revit is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

Maintain overall design responsibility for assigned projects and serve as the primary contact for the project manager, workshops, vendors, and client.
Be accountable for the design of mechanical, structural, electrical, HVAC, Building Management, Extra Low Voltage, Life Safety, and Security systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
Prepare and issue engineering requests for quotation and requisitions in a timely manner.
Submit company drawings and documentation in accordance with contract specifications.
Examine and authorize documentation and drawings from vendors.
Review and disposition non-conformance reports generated by manufacturing facilities.
Develop installation and operations manuals tailored to specific job requirements and submit them to the client.

Desired Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred.
Experience in heat load calculation and lighting simulation is preferred.
Proficiency in Excel, Visual Basic, or VBA is preferred.

Sr. Project Engineer - Data Centers

Thermal Engineering International · Houston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-25

Salary: USD 130,000–160,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Engineering

Description

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Sr. Project Engineer for Data Centers to join our talented team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for maintaining the overall design responsibility for specific projects to which he/she has been assigned, and is the primary contact for the project manager, workshops, vendors, and the client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, excellent project management skills, and a passion for technology and innovation in the data center industry.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the design of mechanical, structural, electrical, HVAC, Building Management, Extra Low Voltage, as well as Life Safety and Security systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
Preparation and issuance of engineering RFQs/Requisitions in a timely manner.
Submission of company drawings and documentation in accordance with contract specifications.
Examine and authorize all documentation and drawings from vendors.
Review and disposition non-conformance reports generated by the manufacturing facilities.
Develop installation and operations manuals tailored to specific job requirements and submit them to the client.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering.
5+ years of relevant experience Designing and Project Engineering.
Experience working with a manufacturing company in field of design and drafting.
Design experience in Mechanical, Electrical and plumbing services for chiller plant system within Data Center industry.
Registered as a Professional Engineer is preferred.
Experience in heat load calculation and lighting simulation is preferred.
Reviewing design drawing/model developed in AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor and Revit.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficiency in Excel, Visual Basic or VBA preferred.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open positions. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 annually DOE

Benefits

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About the Company

Thermal Engineering International

Turnkey heat transfer equipment provider

TEi designs, manufactures, and services heat transfer equipment for power generation and industrial processing, offering turnkey engineering, design, manufacturing, installation, and aftermarket support. Customers specify their needs, and TEi delivers complete system designs, builds, installs, and provides ongoing maintenance and spare parts, with a focus on upgrades and replacements. It differentiates itself through a broad product lineup, an integrated end-to-end service model, and a global footprint powered by legacy brands under Babcock Power, all coordinated through a single point of contact. Its goal is to provide reliable, efficient, and maintainable thermal solutions that support power generation and process industries throughout plant lifecycles, across fossil, nuclear, solar, and petrochemical markets.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: La Palma, CA
Founded: Not listed

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