Data Center HVAC Lead Engineer (South Jakarta)

MatchaTalent; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 650,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer (Data Center) to design, validate, and deliver advanced mechanical cooling solutions for large-scale data center facilities in Jakarta. You will oversee end-to-end engineering, including thermal analysis, equipment selection, and on-site support to ensure reliable and energy-efficient operation.

Collaboration with project leadership, consultants, contractors, and suppliers is essential to meet project requirements and industry standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in HVAC design and thermal engineering.
• Experience with data center cooling or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of chilled water, DX, CRAH/CRAC, and cooling systems.

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

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HVAC design software

CFD modeling

Load calculation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

MatchaTalent is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer (Data Center) to design, validate, and deliver advanced mechanical cooling solutions for large-scale data center facilities in Jakarta. You will oversee end-to-end engineering, including thermal analysis, equipment selection, and on-site support to ensure reliable and energy-efficient operation.

Collaboration with project leadership, consultants, contractors, and suppliers is essential to meet project requirements and industry standards while