Datacenter Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Datacenter Senior Mechanical Engineer, Madrid

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Client:

Microsoft

Location:

Madrid, Spain

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

2

Posted:

27.04.2025

Expiry Date:

11.06.2025

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Job Description:

Overview

This Senior Mechanical Engineer position will fulfill an on-site role at Microsoft Datacenter campus, supporting ongoing construction activities. This role will serve as a daily on-site presence to review progress and support quality design of multiple concurrent datacenter builds. The position will be responsible for monitoring progress for compliance with construction documents from initial stages through commissioning and work closely with the engineering, procurement, controls and construction teams. Additionally, this role will provide project management, technical direction, decision-making and overall leadership on behalf of engineering throughout the construction lifecycle up to and including the turnover to Microsoft Datacenter Operations. As such, they will support multi-discipline coordination, issue identification and resolution, continuous improvement efforts, and the ongoing documentation of project learnings for incorporation into future designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in mechanical engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience specific to datacenter mechanical engineering.
• Extensive experience in mechanical or construction engineering for mission-critical or high-tech industry projects.
• Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer.
• Ability to review construction drawings, project specifications, and equipment submittals against construction activities to track progress and review potential issues.
• Strong experience with the design and operation of air handling units, pumps, chillers, fans, and other mechanical systems.
• High understanding of commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology, including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and requirements documents.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct-Digital Control (DDC), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Strong leadership competencies and willingness to collaborate and work cross-functionally to maximize results and customer satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills at various business levels, including executives.
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment with composure.
• Integrity, methodical approach, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements is mandatory. This includes passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site Mechanical engineering and project management representative during the construction of a multi-year datacenter campus.
• Conduct regular site walks to observe progress, review construction against design intent, and identify potential issues for engineering review.
• Maintain close collaboration with all Microsoft site personnel, attend quality and assurance meetings, schedule and milestone review sessions, and monitor Mechanical and BAS-related risks with the designated design SMEs.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, design standards, sequences of operation, and commissioning documents for technical compliance.
• Support submittal review, RFI responses, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure timely responses and facilitate seamless project execution.

Benefits and perks may vary depending on employment terms and country, including healthcare, educational resources, discounts, savings, parental leave, generous time off, giving programs, and networking opportunities.