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Overview

SLB New Energy & Industrial is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and delivery of modular data center infrastructure, focusing on mechanical and piping systems. This hands-on engineering role is ideal for candidates with 3–10 years of experience in mechanical design and a strong interest in large-scale infrastructure or data centers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review mechanical and piping designs for data center modules
  • Check and approve engineering drawings, layouts, and documentation
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure designs meet project and code requirements
  • Review vendor drawings and technical submittals
  • Support preparation of technical requisitions and equipment specifications
  • Assist with material take-offs (MTOs) and bills of materials (BOMs)
  • Partner with manufacturing teams to support build and resolve design issues
  • Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of products

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • 3–10 years of mechanical design experience
  • Experience with piping systems and mechanical equipment design
  • Familiarity with industry codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, NFPA, etc.)
  • Experience reviewing or working with vendor drawings/submittals preferred
  • Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar)
  • 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
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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 $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$37/hr across 100 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 371 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 206 different employers. 118 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 583 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 3 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 (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), and Zachry Group (22). 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 Abernathy at $45/hr, Arlington at $40/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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