Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Centers & Mission Critical

Leap29; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working culture

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Leap29 seeks a Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer for data centres and mission-critical facilities in Dublin. The role combines leadership with advanced HVAC and mechanical design responsibilities, delivering resilient, efficient systems across Europe.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and contractors, and influence engineering excellence within a growing international consultancy. Hybrid working and exposure to hyperscale projects are core benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in data centres or mission-critical environments is preferred.
• Experience with engineering calculations, design reviews and equipment specification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of large-scale data centre and mission-critical projects.
• Develop innovative HVAC, cooling, chilled water, ventilation and critical infrastructure solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support projects through the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering capability development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

IES

Hevacomp

BIM

Job description

Leap29 seeks a Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer for data centres and mission-critical facilities in Dublin. The role combines leadership with advanced HVAC and mechanical design responsibilities, delivering resilient, efficient systems across Europe.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and contractors, and influence engineering excellence within a growing international consultancy. Hybrid working and exposure to hyperscale projects are core benefits.