Senior Mechanical Lead for Data Centre Projects

Network Talent Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Talent Partners seeks a Senior Mechanical Lead / Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical delivery of major data centre projects in Ireland. You will own concept through commissioning, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and liaising with clients and contractors.

The role requires strong HVAC/critical cooling knowledge, data centre experience and BIM/Revit proficiency. Travel to sites in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in data centres or mission-critical environments.
• BIM/Revit experience is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress toward chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design packages on major data centre projects.
• Develop and review mechanical calculations, schematics, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Work across critical cooling systems including chillers, CRAHs/CRACs, AHUs, pumps and heat rejection.
• Develop solutions around resilience, redundancy and maintainability (N, N+1, 2N).
• Coordinate mechanical design with electrical, CSA, fire protection and BMS/controls teams.
• Review contractor designs, submittals, RFIs and vendor proposals.
• Provide technical support during construction including site inspections and design reviews.
• Support testing, commissioning and IST activities.
• Manage deliverables, design programmes, resources, scope and quality.
• Lead design and coordination meetings; act as senior technical client contact.
• Mentor and support junior engineers; review technical work.
• Identify project risks and assist with change and commercial delivery.

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer (advantageous)

BIM/Revit proficiency

Job description

Network Talent Partners seeks a Senior Mechanical Lead / Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical delivery of major data centre projects in Ireland. You will own concept through commissioning, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and liaising with clients and contractors.

The role requires strong HVAC/critical cooling knowledge, data centre experience and BIM/Revit proficiency. Travel to sites in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe is expected.