Principal Mechanical Engineer — Data Centre Innovator

Jacobs; Hinchinbrook Shire; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Data Centres across Australia and New Zealand. The role provides technical, commercial and strategic leadership within Jacobs' Advanced Facilities portfolio, shaping high-performance facilities from concept to commissioning.

You will work with clients, project teams and a global technical network to deliver innovative mechanical solutions and strengthen Jacobs' position in the Data Centre market.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering complex mechanical engineering projects within Data Centres or Mission Critical Facilities.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on major projects.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical mechanical systems and infrastructure.
• Experience working directly with hyperscale clients, developers or infrastructure owners.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and client relationship capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mechanical design across hyperscale, colocation and mission-critical facilities.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams through concept to commissioning with practical, resilient solutions.
• Deliver world-class reliability, efficiency, constructability and long-term performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Client relations

Hyperscale projects

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Data Centres across Australia and New Zealand. The role provides technical, commercial and strategic leadership within Jacobs' Advanced Facilities portfolio, shaping high-performance facilities from concept to commissioning.

You will work with clients, project teams and a global technical network to deliver innovative mechanical solutions and strengthen Jacobs' position in the Data Centre market.