Associate/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

Ramboll; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging projects

Development opportunities

Leadership guidance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking an Associate/Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design delivery for Europe’s data centre projects. You will coordinate closely with electrical teams, guide engineers, and lead client-facing activities to ensure high-quality, resilient mechanical systems across cooling, ventilation, and automation.

You will influence building physics, CFD-informed design, and sustainable solutions within Ramboll's Buildings department, contributing to complex, high-profile

Qualifications

• Experience in mission critical systems or data centre projects.
• Proven track record in leading mechanical design delivery.
• Accredited engineering degree and ongoing professional registration.
• Active pursuit or attainment of IEng/CEng status desired.
• Strong communication and ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Experience with digital and parametric design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering deliverables for Datacentre projects and coordinate with electrical teams.
• Guide and review work of junior engineers and coordinate cross-discipline tasks.
• Produce detailed designs and supervise production activities.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage delivery timelines.
• Coordinate resources and ensure deadlines are met across disciplines.

Skills

Datacentre experience

Client leadership

Project delivery

Communication

Digital design tools

Education

Accredited engineering degree

IEng/CEng status

HNC in related field

Tools

CAD

Bluebeam

BIM

CFD

Job description

Job Description

You will be involved in some of the Europe’s most innovative and intricate Datacentre projects. As our new Associate/Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be working as part of a team, leading the technical delivery of the mechanical designs, engaging in a high level of coordination and collaboration with your electrical counterpart and leading the client facing role on the projects under your leadership. You will be both guiding and checking technical work of mechanical engineers supporting your projects and undertaking an element of the critical design production yourself as required to meet each project’s needs.

The design work will be to the required standards and maintain excellent levels of client service.

Engineering within the Data Centre Facilities Team as a Mechanical Engineer, is about developing highly resilient Mechanical systems required to cool and support the critical processes within Modern Data Centres, both sustainability and reliably.

You will be involved in the design and delivery of primary mechanical systems such as cooling, ventilation, automation & control and a wide range of ancillary support systems. You will also develop a rich understanding of building physics, CFD and sustainable design solutions that will inform the Data Centre Facilities engineering design principles.

You will become a part of the Data Centre Facilities team within the Buildings department. Your role will allow you to collaborate with all disciplines, providing growth and knowledge to enhance your engineering competence.

You can continue in an industry where your skills and passion can help power the digital world, driving innovative solutions and making a lasting impact on our interconnected society.

Your key responsibilities and abilities will be:

• To take the lead role representing Ramboll on Datacentre projects leading your own discipline and managing engineers of a complimentary discipline
• Ability to drive project delivery using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of your discipline
• Ability use design production tools to develop solutions (CAD, Bluebeam, calculations, collaboration with BIM technicians)
• Complete detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function
• Have an ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally, and then use this to strengthen client relationships
• Commit to and manage project delivery timelines
• As project Mechanical lead, co-ordinate the tasks so all deadlines are met and allocate resource appropriately

About You

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

• Being a qualified Engineer having a proven and demonstrable track record in their discipline
• Having previous experience working with mission critical systems within the datacentre industry or similar industries with critical engineering aspects; (e.g. Pharmaceutical, health care, enterprise datacentre installations, etc.)
• Having a CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree, or an HNC in an applicable discipline with commitment to continue with higher education.
• To have achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status
• To be an excellent communicator and possess to the ability to make what is complicated simple
• To have an interest in or experience using digital and parametric design tools

What We Can Offer You

• Opportunity to work on technically interesting and challenging MEP-lead projects
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture.

Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests

Additional Information

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