Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

NTT Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical/Controls Expert within Global Design Standards to drive design consistency across data centre projects.

You will translate Owners Project Requirements into Global Reference Design, localisation with third party Architects and Engineers, and support regional delivery teams. You will interface with internal stakeholders from multiple functions, participate in design reviews, and advise on risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Building Engineering or related).
• Membership of a professional institution relevant to data centre sector.
• Several years of experience in data centres or mission critical M&E led industries.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary design teams, preferably in a leading role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex mechanical engineering projects from concept to execution.
• Provide mentorship to mid-level and entry-level mechanical engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in mechanical systems for data centre infrastructure.
• Develop and optimise mechanical systems and upgrades.
• Prepare and present technical reports to senior management.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Thermodynamics

CFD

Heat transfer

CAD software

Leadership

Data centre infra

Mentorship

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Professional institution membership

Tools

CAD software

Job description

of Global Design Standards to drive effectiveness, efficiency and predictability at scale in the development and adoption of best practice design process and procedures. They will support in the management of the Global Design Standards team advising on workload, prioritisation and development areas.

Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee complex mechanical engineering projects, from concept to execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level and entry-level mechanical engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in mechanical systems for data center infrastructure. Contribute to the development and optimisation of mechanical systems and upgrades. Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in mechanical engineering and apply them to enhance our operations. Prepare and present technical reports and updates to senior management.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

In-depth expertise in either Mechanical systems, thermodynamics, CFD, and heat transfer principles. Controls Systems, controls sequence of operations, controls logic, BMS system architecture. Electrical Systems, Standby power systems and their control, electrical load management, discrimination studies, cabling systems, transformers and substations. Advanced proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for complex designs. Strong ability to optimise and fine‑tune engineering systems for maximum efficiency. Highly developed understanding of CX processes and test scripts. Comprehensive understanding of data centre infrastructure and its integration with engineering systems. Leadership and mentorship skills for guiding other engineers internal and external. Proficient in managing personal and professional commitments while working with teams in different time zones. Ability to work in multinational, interdisciplinary and culturally diverse teams. Acknowledged technical expert in a field of design and or specification relevant to the data centre sector.

Qualifications & Experience:

University degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, Building Engineering or related discipline). Membership of a professional institution recognised as relevant to the data centre sector. Several years of experience in data centres and or other mission critical M&E led industries. Experience of working in multi disciplinary design teams preferably in a leading role. Experience in design consultant / client Engineer / site engineer / contractor engineer roles. International experience and outlook both in type of company and project experience. Ideally has experience with hyperscale customers. This position is expected to be remote with travel approximately 20% of the time. International travel is likely.

Who we are:

As the third largest data centre provider, we operate over 150 data centres in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business large and small has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local‑to‑global data centre expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI‑ready data centres to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

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Your role at a glance:

As our Mechanical/Electrical/Controls Expert Global Design Standards you will be a key member of the NTT Global Design Standards team, working on and delivering translation of the NTT GID Design Product' defined Owners Project Requirements into the Global Reference Design (GRD). You will provide Regional understanding of the GRD and its engineering detail as it is required to be localised and deployed through third party Architects and Engineers. You will interface with internal stakeholders from parallel business functions, the NTT Product team and regional design delivery teams and design managers. They will support in project design reviews at all stages of project design and delivery on an as‑required basis. They will consult with members of our Engineering, Expansion, Construction, Operations, Product and Sales teams to ensure optimal design decisions are made with careful assessment of risks and opportunities. They will work closely with the Technical Director.