Senior Mechanical Engineer, APAC

Experteer Italy; Borgo Valbelluna; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their design production team. In this role, you will tackle complex engineering challenges and ensure high-level schematic system designs meet project requirements. Collaborating closely with various teams, you will oversee the design and engineering of state-of-the-art data centers, ensuring compliance with all engineering standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values creativity and collaboration. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this role is perfect for you.

Servizi

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave benefits

Training and development opportunities

Recognition programs

Flexible working arrangements

Remote work options during COVID

Team-building activities

Employee wellness programs

Fun workplace environment

Competenze

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical systems design and construction.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering aspects for data centers.
• Experience with EU construction markets required.

Mansioni

• Oversee mechanical design and engineering for data center projects.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage design-build processes.
• Conduct value engineering analyses and provide system recommendations.

Conoscenze

Mechanical Systems Design

Project Management

Engineering Analysis

Value Engineering

Client Interface

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Revit

BIM

Navisworks

Descrizione del lavoro

About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equality, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and six markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Vantage's business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe.
Design & Engineering
The Design Engineering APAC team comprises a skilled team of Design Managers, Program Managers, and experts in Engineering and DC Architecture. Our collective expertise is harnessed to create customized adaptations of the cutting-edge Vantage Data Center prototype that perfectly cater to the unique requirements of our customers. Throughout this process, close collaboration takes place with Sales, Operations, and management teams. The Design Engineering team also maintains a close partnership with the Construction team, working together to craft a seamlessly integrated design that ensures the efficient execution of new and existing standards and designs.
At the heart of our vision is the creation of critical infrastructure that facilitates human connection, creativity, sharing, and collective aspirations. Our mission revolves around providing our customers with consistently exceptional facilities swiftly and enjoying the process while doing so. This dedication extends to our Customers, Construction teams, and Site Operations teams.
What truly sets Vantage apart is our commitment to empowering our technical staff. We entrust them with both the responsibility and authority to drive concrete outcomes. Our team has the ability to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics, ultimately delivering products that are in sync with our corporate objectives. This approach empowers each member of the team to make impactful decisions and achieve significant results
Position Overview
Vantage is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be part of the design production team that leads design and engineering for the largest individual cost center within the construction process and become engaged in all technical aspects. In this role, you will be responsible for high-level schematic system design, specification development, submittal review, design document review, management of design-build contractors, oversight of installation, participation in commissioning, and transition to operations. Regular collaboration and coordination is required with electrical and BMS contractors as well as the construction management team and the equipment procurement team. You will be presented with complex engineering challenges and be asked to bring them to resolution with all the tools at your disposal. You will ensure existing standards are executed and enhanced for each project. You will evaluate designs and provide engineering analysis to balance CAPEX and OPEX costs. Some client interface is necessary throughout design and construction.
You will provide technical engineering information and assistance to ensure that new datacenter spaces comply with the project requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. Knowledge of all aspects of mechanical engineering is required, including built-up mechanical rooms, packaged equipment, chilled water equipment and piping, DX systems, central utility plants, airside and water-side economization, humidity control, raised access floor plenums, and value engineering as they relate to designing state-of-the-art datacenters. Knowledge in the areas of plumbing and fire protection design for data centers is preferred.
Essential Job Functions
* Participate in all aspects of mechanical design and engineering including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents
* Drive project level tasks and milestones assigned by the project management team
* Create and/or review project plans and specifications
* Subject matter expert responsible for technical reviews including submittals, RFIs and engineering studies/analysis
* Interface and manage mechanical design and design-build contractors on a per-project basis
* Oversee review process of engineering studies of all types
* Visit job sites for field investigations and coordination meetings
Duties
* Creation and/or review of the following:
* Project specifications, schematic drawings, design and construction documents, submittals, sequence of operations, test and balance reports, CFD analysis, commissioning scripts
* Attend project design team meetings and interface with various team members
* Review, comment and process project plans and actively participate at various gating approvals
* Participation in on-site job walks and meetings
* Review complete sequence of operations for all designed mechanical systems
* Review documentation for the mechanical part of the commissioning efforts of each project
* Support Site Operations to troubleshoot /tune existing systems
* Provide oversight and review of project plans, equipment and system submittals
* Coordinate heavily with internal engineering teams across all disciplines to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamline and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions
* Conduct value engineering analyses, and provide system recommendations based on ROI and IRR analysis
* Participate in product development process flow from idea to implementation led by the innovation engineering team to apply for and obtain patents for the company to retain its IP
* Attend project design team meetings and ensure product constructed meets engineering standards and specifications
* Work closely with Operations to find a balance between cost-effective solutions & operational sustainability
* Utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze the following:
* CFD (computational fluid dynamic) studies
* Rack layout optimization
* Psychrometric chart evaluation
* ASHRAE extreme annual design day temperatures and relative impact to supply air temperatures
* Project coordination and commissioning support
* Management of internal and external design teams
* Additional duties as assigned from time to time by management
Job Requirements
* Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
* 7 years of experience in mechanical systems design and construction required, 8-12 years preferred
* Accredited engineering credentials preferred (Chartered Engineer in UK/ HK / Professional Engineer in APAC)
* Data Center and/or mission critical experience is required
* Experience with EU construction markets required, experience with APAC construction markets preferred
* Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word
* Understanding of Revit, BIM, Navisworks and Sigma6 modeling software environments
* Working knowledge of critical cooling infrastructure within a data center
* Working knowledge of all building codes and ordinances, including ASHRAE and the APAC Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency
* Working knowledge of plumbing infrastructure within a data center preferred
* Working knowledge of fire protection infrastructure within a data center preferred
* Travel required is expected to be 10 to 15%, but may increase over time as the business evolves
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Safety and security always matter. During COVID, all positions that can work remotely have been, and appropriate steps have been taken to ensure the safety of employees in any position essential to be on site. Regardless of where you are working, technology to work effectively is provided on or in advance of your first day of employment.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.