Mechanical Design Engineer (Liquid Cooling)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Internal training

Career progression

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited in Watford is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop liquid cooling solutions for data centres. You will create detailed CAD/Revit drawings, perform thermal modelling, and optimise systems for high-density server racks.

The role focuses on Rear Door Heat Exchanger systems, chilled-water distribution, and integration with data centre infrastructure, with hybrid work options and structured progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with liquid cooling or fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop liquid cooling and Rear Door Heat Exchanger Systems for data centre applications
• Produce technical drawings and models using CAD and Revit
• Carry out thermal modelling, performance analysis, and system optimisation
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across engineering projects

Skills

Liquid cooling

Thermal management

HVAC

CAD

Revit

Thermal modelling

Data centre knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Liquid Cooling)

45,000 – 55,000 + Hybrid + Internal Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Watford

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in HVAC, thermal management, or liquid cooling systems, looking to join an innovative manufacturer developing next–generation cooling solutions for the rapidly expanding data centre industry?

On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist engineering company designing and manufacturing cabinets, containment, liquid cooling, and caging solutions for data centres worldwide.

Your role will centre around the design, analysis, and development of Rear Door Heat Exchanger systems for data centre applications, producing detailed engineering drawings and models using CAD and Revit.

You will design chilled water distribution systems, develop pipework layouts and control strategies, and ensure seamless integration with high–density server racks.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing HVAC, chilled water, heat exchanger, or liquid cooling systems, looking to progress into a senior technical role.

The Role

• Design and develop liquid cooling and Rear Door Heat Exchanger Systems for data centre applications
• Produce technical drawings and models using CAD and Revit
• Carry out thermal modelling, performance analysis, and system optimisation
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across engineering projects
• Monday to Friday, 9 – 5:30

The Person

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience working with liquid cooling or fluid mechanics

Reference Number: BBBH26519c

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.