Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Centre HVAC & Commissioning

Atkins Realis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead data centre mechanical activities, including HVAC, chilled water, and fire protection systems. You will review designs, coordinate installations, and manage submittals and testing to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in data centre or mission-critical projects, with strong knowledge of HVAC systems, ASHRAE/NFPA standards, and BIM coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with strong fundamentals in HVAC, piping and fire protection.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Experience reviewing mechanical designs, shop drawings and submittals.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and cooling systems and their performance.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE and NFPA standards.
• Experience with testing, balancing, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with BIM and coordination processes.
• Ability to review technical documents and calculations with attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical designs and technical submissions.
• Coordinate installation of HVAC and cooling systems.
• Manage chilled water and heat rejection systems.
• Review shop drawings and material submittals.
• Support procurement and technical evaluations.
• Monitor construction progress and contractor performance.
• Resolve site-based technical issues.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Support testing, balancing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with project schedules and quality standards.
• Participate in design reviews and value engineering initiatives.
• Prepare engineering reports and progress updates.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Reviewing technical documents

Testing & commissioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM coordination

MS Office

Job description

Atkins Realis Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead data centre mechanical activities, including HVAC, chilled water, and fire protection systems. You will review designs, coordinate installations, and manage submittals and testing to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in data centre or mission-critical projects, with strong knowledge of HVAC systems, ASHRAE/NFPA standards, and BIM coordination.