Senior Mechanical Engineer

JDL Recruitment; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a prominent global data center developer in Milan. This role focuses on the design and delivery of critical mechanical systems for large-scale hyperscale projects. Ideal candidates should possess over 8 years of mechanical engineering experience, particularly within data centers, and be adept in HVAC systems, fire suppression, and relevant software tools. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. Experience with ASHRAE standards and EU regulations is highly preferred.

Competenze

• 8+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, EN, ISO standards, and European building regulations.
• Relevant certifications (LEED, ASHRAE, CIBSE) preferred.

Mansioni

• Lead mechanical design for HVAC, chilled water systems, cooling towers, and fire suppression.
• Review engineering specifications, calculations, BIM models, and CFD analysis.
• Ensure compliance with EU codes and sustainability targets.

Conoscenze

Mechanical engineering for data centers

HVAC expertise

Fire suppression systems

Thermodynamics

Project management skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Revit / BIM

CFD tools (ANSYS / OpenFOAM)

Energy modelling software

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

JDL Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Development for a leading global data center developer. The role leads the design, coordination, and delivery of mechanical systems across large-scale hyperscale developments in Europe, ensuring high performance, efficiency, and reliability throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for HVAC, chilled water systems, cooling towers, AHUs, and fire suppression.
• Review engineering specifications, calculations, BIM models, and CFD analysis.
• Optimise thermal performance, airflow, and system redundancy for high-density workloads.
• Manage mechanical scopes from early development through construction and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with EU codes, ASHRAE standards, ISO requirements, and sustainability targets.
• Collaborate with electrical, structural, and tenant engineering teams to integrate mechanical solutions.
• Oversee contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Integrate innovative technologies such as liquid cooling, modular solutions, and smart monitoring.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering for data centers or mission-critical / industrial facilities.
• Expertise in HVAC, cooling infrastructure, fire suppression, thermodynamics, and mechanical modelling.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit / BIM, CFD tools (ANSYS / OpenFOAM), and energy modelling software.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, EN, ISO standards, and European building regulations.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical Engineering; relevant certifications (LEED, ASHRAE, CIBSE) preferred.