Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Cooling (APAC)

Haskoning; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 2,112,304,000 - 3,168,456,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive regional compensation

Private health insurance

Accident insurance

Lead hyperscale projects

Global MCF team integration

International client exposure

Leadership pathway

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development

Job summary

Haskoning is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to guide the design and delivery of resilient, high‑performance mechanical systems for mission‑critical data centres across Southeast Asia. You will lead all design stages—from concept through construction—ensuring robust cooling and thermal management that meets Tier and global MCF standards.

You will mentor regional engineers, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and support procurement, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of multidisciplinary design and project delivery experience.
• Experience in mission-critical facilities, hyperscale or colocation data centres.
• Expertise in chilled water plant design and cooling systems.
• Strong knowledge of CRAH/CRAC, in-row cooling, and airflow management.
• Familiarity with energy-efficiency optimisation (PUE/WUE) and CFD.
• Experience coordinating thermal modelling and CFD analysis.
• Fluent in English; strong communication skills.
• Uptime Institute ATD/ATS certification (or similar) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the mechanical technical authority for data centre projects.
• Lead the design and coordination of cooling systems: chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, heat-rejection systems.
• Develop and review cooling plant capacity calculations, load assessments, diversity strategies, and energy-efficiency approaches (PUE/WUE).
• Oversee thermal modelling and coordinate CFD analysis.
• Collaborate with the MEP Design Manager, Project Manager, and Controls teams to ensure integrated mechanical-controls functionality.
• Lead mechanical design reviews to ensure quality, constructability, maintainability, and compliance with local codes and global standards.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, reports, and employer’s requirements.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and proposals; support procurement and tender evaluations.
• Represent the company in client meetings, workshops, FATs, and site testing & commissioning.
• Mentor and develop mechanical engineers, supporting capability building across the APAC MCF team.
• Contribute to business development through technical input, presentations, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

Data centre design

CFD analysis

Chilled water systems

Thermal modelling

Energy efficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IES

Revit

Job description

Haskoning is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to guide the design and delivery of resilient, high‑performance mechanical systems for mission‑critical data centres across Southeast Asia. You will lead all design stages—from concept through construction—ensuring robust cooling and thermal management that meets Tier and global MCF standards.

You will mentor regional engineers, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and support procurement, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.