Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineers - Data Centres (Building Services)

-; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical distribution systems for data centres in Glasgow or Edinburgh. Responsibilities include leading system designs, producing technical specifications, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of data centre mechanical systems, possess Chartered status or are working toward it, and have experience in relevant UK and EU regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in designing mechanical systems for data centres.
• Flexible approach to meet demands of projects.
• Able to work as part of a team and effectively lead individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support team in developing mechanical distribution system designs.
• Lead design of data centre mechanical systems and equipment.
• Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems.

Skills

U value calculations

Heat loss calculations

Heat gain calculations

Pipe sizing

Pump sizing

Duct sizing

Fan sizing

Psychrometrics

Control valve sizing and authority

Thermal modelling

BMS Systems

Understanding of CFD analysis

Education

Chartered status with CIBSE or IMechE

Technical MEP knowledge of relevant UK and EU regulations

Tools

RevitMEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre sector – Glasgow or Edinburgh office. Focus on designing mechanical distribution systems from CHW, HVAC, Fuel to LTHW within Mission Critical Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support team in developing mechanical distribution system designs.
• Provide advice to clients on mechanical system requirements.
• Lead design of data centre mechanical systems and equipment.
• Produce written reports of system options in design development notes.
• Produce technical specifications for mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Ensure coordination with other disciplines including architects and structural engineers.
• Produce calculations, technical/equipment specification documentation for tender.
• Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with employer requirements, design specifications and all relevant safety codes.

Operational responsibilities

• Able to work using own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of discipline.
• Able to work under clear direction of the client and interpret project needs to meet full delivery needs.
• Work in joint leadership capacity within MEP discipline team providing design and technical advice in WSP project manager capacity.
• Complete detailed designs of mission critical facilities and all mechanical systems associated to data centres.
• Consider feasibility of project specific to discipline and lead overall feasibility study.
• Take responsibility for and direct others in production of detailed and performance specifications subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Review detailed design programme and ensure sufficient resource available to complete works.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in designing mechanical systems for data centres.
• Chartered status (or working towards Chartered status) with CIBSE or IMechE or equivalent experience.
• Technical MEP knowledge of relevant UK and EU regulations, design guides, etc.
• Understanding of Uptime Institute Tier Classification System.
• Flexible approach to meet demands of projects.
• Working understanding of TAS of IES and Hevacomp to allow allocation/direct work on projects.
• Working knowledge of RevitMEP or other 3D design software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Able to work as part of a team and to effectively lead, direct and mentor individuals within and outside WSP team.
• Experience of working to timescales and deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Mechanical Design Skills required

• U value calculations
• Heat loss calculations
• Heat gain calculations
• Pipe sizing (LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS etc)
• Pump sizing
• Duct sizing
• Fan sizing
• Psychrometrics
• Control valve sizing and authority
• Thermal modelling
• BMS Systems
• Understanding of CFD analysis

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EEO Statement

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