Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Data Centre (Hybrid)

SSA Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Group in Dublin seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design across multiple stages of data centre projects in Ireland and Europe. The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants and internal teams to deliver integrated, compliant systems.

You will mentor junior engineers and oversee design deliverables, with strong focus on buildability, value engineering and meeting project requirements in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience leading mechanical design projects with a contractor.
• Honors degree in Mechanical Engineering (NFQ Level 8) required.
• Experience in critical cooling, HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of electrical systems supporting mechanical plant.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Navisworks, ACC, BlueBeam or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical design process from handover through to project completion.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and documentation for compliance with standards.
• Develop and review detailed mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Produce coordinated drawings integrating mechanical, electrical, sprinkler, structural and architectural elements.
• Coordinate with wider design team for integrated, clash-free solutions.
• Attend handover, design coordination and technical meetings with stakeholders.
• Support value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review submittals, equipment selections and material proposals for compliance.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and maintain design quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical design delivery

Coordination with multidisciplinary

Value engineering

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

Honors degree (NFQ Level 8) in Mechanical engineering

Tools

Navisworks

ACC

BlueBeam

Job description

SSA Group in Dublin seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design across multiple stages of data centre projects in Ireland and Europe. The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants and internal teams to deliver integrated, compliant systems.

You will mentor junior engineers and oversee design deliverables, with strong focus on buildability, value engineering and meeting project requirements in a hybrid work environment.