Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

ConnectYou; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectYou in Melbourne is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical building services design for data centre and mission-critical projects. You will own concepts through delivery, collaborating with experienced leaders in a high-performance team.

The role requires strong experience in HVAC, chilled water and ventilation, and a track record of delivering complex schemes in a multidisciplinary environment. Chartered or equivalent registration is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services design for data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Proficient in HVAC, chilled water and ventilation system design.
• Ability to produce calculations, reports and design documentation.
• Strong collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver mechanical building services for data centre and mission-critical projects.
• Create detailed mechanical designs including HVAC, chilled water, ventilation and equipment selections.
• Perform engineering calculations for cooling loads, ventilation and pipe/duct sizing.
• Prepare technical specifications, reports and design documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical with electrical, hydraulic, fire protection and structural disciplines.
• Attend site inspections and surveys to support delivery and construction.
• Engage with clients and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with senior engineers, BIM technicians and project teams.
• Support projects from concept through to commissioning.

Skills

HVAC design

Data centre experience

Building services

Project coordination

Education

BEng Mechanical/Building Services

CPEng or equivalent registration

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established, growing organisation within the Data Centre and Mission Critical sector in Melbourne, VIC. This is a permanent opportunity to join a high-performing Mechanical team delivering technically complex, large-scale projects across Australia and internationally.

This role offers the opportunity to work on hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments, taking ownership of projects from concept through to delivery whilst working alongside experienced industry leaders in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver mechanical building services systems across Data Centre and Mission Critical projects.
• Produce detailed mechanical engineering designs including HVAC systems, chilled water systems, ventilation and equipment selections.
• Complete engineering calculations including cooling loads, ventilation, pipework and ductwork sizing.
• Prepare technical specifications, reports and supporting design documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, hydraulic, fire protection and structural disciplines.
• Attend site inspections and surveys to support project delivery and construction activities.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical advice throughout project delivery.
• Work closely with senior engineers, BIM technicians and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support projects from concept design through to construction and commissioning.
• Identify and resolve technical engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Experience

• Strong mechanical building services design experience within Data Centres, Mission Critical, Healthcare or complex commercial projects.
• Experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems across concept, detailed design and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of chilled water systems, ventilation systems, air conditioning and mechanical plant selection.
• Experience producing mechanical calculations, technical reports and design documentation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Exposure to client-facing environments and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, ASHRAE and relevant Building Services design principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng), RPEQ, NER or equivalent registration highly regarded.