Data Center HVAC Engineer – Mission-Critical Cooling

MatchaTalent; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 50,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer (Data Center) in South Jakarta, Indonesia, to design, validate, and deliver advanced mechanical cooling solutions for large-scale data center facilities. This role oversees end-to-end engineering, including HVAC design, thermal analysis, equipment selection, and field support for reliable cooling performance.

Responsibilities include collaboration with project leadership, consultants, and suppliers to ensure designs meet project requirements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC system design, thermal engineering, MEP engineering, or mechanical project delivery.
• Proven experience leading engineering activities within data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience designing or delivering large-scale data center cooling systems is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, DX, CRAH, CRAC, cooling towers, air handling systems, heat load calculations, psychrometrics, and thermal management principles.
• Good understanding of electrical infrastructure, Building Management Systems (BMS), and integrated MEP coordination.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, HVAC design and load calculation software, CFD modeling principles, and MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic project environments with frequent site deployments.
• Willing to work flexible hours during critical project phases when required.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive HVAC and mechanical cooling solutions for large-scale data center facilities, including heat load calculations, airflow analysis, piping layouts, and BOQ.
• Develop and optimize cooling system designs covering chilled water systems, direct expansion (DX), CRAH, CRAC, cooling towers, pumps, piping networks, air handling systems, and hot/cold aisle containment solutions.
• Perform thermal analysis and evaluate cooling system performance to ensure operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Select and evaluate HVAC equipment and mechanical infrastructure to ensure compatibility, energy efficiency, and optimal system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate HVAC systems with electrical infrastructure, Building Management Systems (BMS), and other mission-critical facility components.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and solution clarification sessions with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and subcontractors to review technical specifications, resolve engineering issues, and optimize mechanical solutions.
• Support construction and installation activities by providing technical guidance and ensuring mechanical systems are installed according to approved engineering designs.
• Conduct site inspections, review engineering changes, troubleshoot mechanical and thermal issues, and provide recommendations during project execution.
• Work closely with commissioning teams during testing, balancing, system verification, and project handover to ensure successful operation of HVAC and cooling systems.
• Prepare engineering documentation, technical calculations, reports, and project deliverables while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and engineering standards.
• Support project teams in identifying technical risks, improving system performance, and ensuring timely delivery of data center infrastructure projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

HVAC design

CFD modeling

Load calculations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HVAC design software

CFD software

MS Office

Job description

MatchaTalent is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer (Data Center) in South Jakarta, Indonesia, to design, validate, and deliver advanced mechanical cooling solutions for large-scale data center facilities. This role oversees end-to-end engineering, including HVAC design, thermal analysis, equipment selection, and field support for reliable cooling performance.

Responsibilities include collaboration with project leadership, consultants, and suppliers to ensure designs meet project requirements,