Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

Overview

Lead mechanical design for data centre projects, mentor team, and manage client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• mechanical design
• project delivery
• team mentorship
• client relations
• bid support
• project coordination

Tasks

-Manage the delivery of complex Mechanical Services design and consultancy projects, as well as Mechanical elements within larger projects and multidisciplinary design teams. -Provide mentorship and guidance to discipline team members, fostering their development. -Support repeat work-winning by maintaining strong client relationships, delivering successful projects, and contributing to bids and proposals. -Collaborate closely with project teams through meetings, workshops, coordination sessions, and regular communication.

Requirements

• mechanical engineering
• building codes
• problem solving
• project leadership
• budget management
• communication

What You Bring

-Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to consider multiple perspectives and collaborate to find solutions. -Proven ability to deliver projects on or under budget, demonstrating resourcefulness and ownership. -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, along with applicable registrations. -Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven track record of forming and maintaining strong client relationships. -Extensive knowledge and expertise in the Mechanical discipline, with a broad understanding of related disciplines. -Experience leading and taking accountability for projects and pursuits, as well as for discipline contributions within broader projects. -Ability to work independently and provide guidance on complex issues. -Proficiency in relevant Building Services codes, standards, and legislation, particularly within the Advanced Facilities sector.

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About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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Interview Process

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