Lead Mechanical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres)

Haskoning; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Hybrid model

Training & development

Job summary

Haskoning in Nijmegen is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer (MCF/Data Centres) to lead complex mechanical design for mission-critical facilities across EU projects. You will deliver designs up to working documentation level, manage work packages, coordinate with vendors and regulators, and support cost planning and risk assessments in live data-centre environments.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc/Master in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in data-centre or high-availability contexts, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/ or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of mechanical design experience.
• Data centre design experience in mission critical or high availability environments.
• Knowledge of design and construction industry practices.
• Experience in multidisciplinary environments and detailed design development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver mechanical work packages across multiple projects.
• Define scope, design objectives, and deliver complete documentation to contractors and regulators.
• Prepare specifications and reports, including tender documentation and evaluations.
• Support project manager in cost preparation and risk assessments in live environments.
• Represent Haskoning during factory acceptance tests and on-site commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Cross-functional collab

Risk management

Education

Bachelor/Master Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Haskoning is a global leader in the design and engineering of Mission Critical Facilities, particularly in the data center industry. Our dedicated MCF Data Centre team collaborates with top data center providers across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the UK to create innovative and sustainable solutions. As digital technologies continue to drive global growth, we are expanding our team and offer exciting opportunities for experienced professionals to join us in key locations such as the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and South Africa.

What you do as a Lead Mechanical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres)

Responsibilities

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you work with some of the most demanding data centre clients globally and collaborate proactively with colleagues across borders. Our MCF projects require advanced, specialist knowledge beyond standard building services engineering. Clients expect you to think along with them and to deliver increasingly detailed 3D designs up to working documentation level. Within our Brown Field Services team, you operate in live data centre environments, where your daily work includes risk management, technical assessments and involvement in testing and commissioning protocols. This translates into the following core responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver mechanical work packages across multiple projects, ensuring technical quality and timely execution;
• Define scope, design and management objectives, and deliver complete project documentation with a controlled flow of information to contractors, vendors and regulatory authorities;
• Prepare technical specifications and reports, including tender documentation, and review contractor pre qualifications and tender evaluations;
• Support the project manager in cost preparation and review, and contribute to structured risk assessments, particularly in live environments;
• Represent Haskoning during factory acceptance tests and site testing and commissioning activities, and communicate project status to internal directors and external stakeholders on both formal and ad hoc basis.

You work within a multidisciplinary, internationally operating team and contribute to the optimisation of internal processes and the safeguarding and sharing of technical knowledge within your discipline.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

As our new Lead Mechanical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres) you will become part of our Global Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team.

Our global MCF team provides multidisciplinary consultancy services to datacentre clients, including colocation datacentres, internet service providers, and telecom companies. The team is diverse, with expertise in areas like electrical and mechanical engineering, construction, architecture, fire safety, control engineering, and security technology. Together, this knowledge is used to develop integrated designs for Data Centres. You will be part of a dedicated, passionate team that is globally recognized as one of the best in Data Centre design and engineering. Curious about our work? Here you will find examples of some our projects.

The role will be based in our Nijmegen office. As our team is located throughout the EU, travel between offices may be required to meet the project demands. The role may also require occasional travel to client offices/ project sites both in the EU and overseas.

What you bring

Requirements

You take ownership of complex mechanical scopes and operate with a proactive, solution driven mindset. You are able to balance technical depth with client interaction and understand the impact of design decisions on availability, risk and operational continuity. In multidisciplinary and international environments, you act decisively, safeguard quality and maintain a structured approach to delivery. This profile translates into the following requirements:

• A Bachelor’s and/ or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, providing the technical foundation required to design and assess mission critical mechanical systems;
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, enabling you to take independent responsibility for complex projects and make sound engineering decisions;
• Proven data centre design experience within mission critical or high availability environments, essential for understanding redundancy principles, operational constraints and reliability driven design;
• Strong knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry, required to ensure compliance, buildability and coordination across disciplines;
• Demonstrable experience in multidisciplinary project environments and detailed design development, necessary to deliver coordinated documentation up to working documentation level.

What you can expect from us

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What We Offer

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary (€ 5.564 – € 7.948, based on experience and skills) with annual increases.
• An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, work-from-home allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• Travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace at our office in Nijmegen, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance – encouraging sustainable commuting.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.

Benefits

Read more about our employee benefits here.

Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Wouter Seevinck, Associate Director MEP, at [e-mail] or Devika Jagmohan, Recruiter Industry & Buildings, at [e-mail].

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.