Job Description

Overview

SLB New Energy & Industrial is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager in large scale data centers. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and safety of mechanical systems during various phases of design and construction while contributing to innovative data center infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Check and approve drawings and documentation to meet industrial standards.
  • Review and monitor engineering work for accuracy and conformance with specifications.
  • Attend design and development planning sessions to meet customer needs.
  • Prepare technical requisitions for mechanical systems and components.
  • Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to the procurement team.
  • Prepare mechanical engineering deliverables including drawings and calculations.
  • Create bulk material take-offs and detailed bills of materials.
  • Stay informed of new developments affecting the organization.
  • Make independent decisions on technical problems and represent the organization in meetings.
  • Select and specify painting and coating systems for data center items.
  • Advise project engineers on industry codes and specifications.
  • Supervise outsourcing of piping engineering work if necessary.
  • Perform or check pipe stress analysis according to design basis.
  • Provide technical support during the construction phase and respond to RFIs.
  • Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineering License is strongly preferred.
  • 3 to 10 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering focused on data centers.
  • Ability to produce drawings and sketches to illustrate designs.
  • General knowledge of data center construction, operation, and maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge in piping and fire suppression system design.
  • Experience with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
  • Experience with CAD and BIM software.
  • Detailed understanding of piping systems and mechanical equipment in data centers.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$37/hr across 86 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 341 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 193 different employers. 94 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 597 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

SLB currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (29), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Midlothian at $38/hr, Irving at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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