Lead Mechanical Engineer- Mission Critical (Data Centers)

Overview

Lead mechanical engineer designing HVAC, chilled water, and cooling systems for mission‑critical data centres.

Key Responsibilities

• mechanical design
• technical review
• thermal assessment
• capacity planning
• energy efficiency
• client advisory

Tasks

-Lead the mechanical design for mission critical facilities, covering HVAC, chilled water systems, air distribution, heat rejection systems, and integration with electrical and ICT systems. -Lead technical reviews, ensure quality control of design deliverables, and manage budgets, deliverables, and programme schedules. -Develop high-quality designs, specifications, and technical reports in line with client requirements, local regulations, and international standards. -Work on globally significant mission critical projects, influencing the next generation of AI and hyperscale data centre mechanical design. -Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, innovative environment where your work shapes both standardised and bespoke engineering solutions. -Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. -Coordinate closely with electrical, structural, public health, fire protection, and ICT teams to ensure fully integrated, clash-free, and optimized designs. -Maintain strong client relationships, presenting solutions, managing expectations, and acting as a trusted technical advisor from bid stage through to project completion. -Contribute to the development, adaptation, and optimization of client standard designs, as well as bespoke engineering solutions. -Deliver thermal load assessments, capacity planning, redundancy and resilience strategies (e.g., N+1, 2N) for critical cooling systems. -Integrate energy efficiency, free cooling, and sustainable technologies into design strategies to minimize operational costs and environmental impact.

Requirements

• revit
• autocad
• cfd modelling
• cooling design
• 10 years
• chartered

What You Bring

-Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead discussions, influence outcomes, and work across multiple disciplines and geographies. -Demonstrated ability to produce technical designs, calculations, and specifications to a high standard. -Proven expertise in cooling system design for high-availability environments, including CRAC/CRAH, chilled water, direct expansion, and adiabatic cooling solutions. -Proficiency in design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, IES, CFD modelling, or equivalent. -Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills. -Strong understanding of mechanical-electrical integration, controls/BMS strategies, and commissioning processes for data centres. -Experience with hyperscale and AI data centre cooling design strategies is highly desirable. -Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years focused on mission critical and/or data centre projects. -Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or Building Services Engineering (Master’s degree or Chartered Engineer status preferred).

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Benefits

-Access continuous professional development, global career pathways, and opportunities to contribute to industry-leading innovation.

About Ghd

-With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions. -The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings. -Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities. -The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

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