M&E Engineer - AI Infrastructure

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Share scheme

Pension scheme

Flexible hybrid working

EMEA travel

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an experienced MEP engineer to support the expansion of AI-focused data center infrastructure across Europe. You will evaluate site viability, review mechanical and electrical systems, and work with multidisciplinary teams from due diligence through commissioning.

The role involves regular travel across Europe, collaborating with Site Acquisition, Technical Due Diligence, and Construction teams, and helping standardise MEP design across a growing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in MEP engineering, preferably in data centers or mission critical facilities.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications and consultant designs.
• Exposure to due diligence, site assessments, design engineering or construction projects is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Europe with international travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel regularly across Europe to assess prospective data center sites with acquisition and due diligence teams.
• Carry out technical due diligence across mechanical, electrical and public health infrastructure.
• Evaluate site capabilities for high-density AI/HPC workloads and upgrade needs.
• Support design reviews and ensure alignment with global standards.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, external consultants, and contractors throughout projects.

Skills

MEP engineering

Data center experience

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

Technical due diligence

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Travel readiness

Technical presentation

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a rapidly growing AI-focused hyperscaler delivering the next generation of high-density GPU data centres across Europe and globally. The organisation is investing heavily in expanding its AI infrastructure, supporting the growing demand for large-scale, high-performance compute.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced MEP professional looking to play a key role in the expansion of hyperscale AI infrastructure. You'll work alongside Site Acquisition, Technical Due Diligence, and Construction teams to evaluate prospective data centre sites, providing technical expertise across mechanical, electrical, and public health systems to assess site viability, identify technical risks, and support projects from early due diligence through to construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Travel regularly across EMEA and occasionally internationally with the Site Acquisition and Technical Due Diligence teams to assess prospective data center sites
• Carry out technical due diligence across mechanical, electrical and public health infrastructure, identifying risks, constraints and development opportunities
• Evaluate whether sites are capable of supporting high density AI and HPC workloads
• Support mechanical and electrical design reviews throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with internal engineering teams to ensure new sites align with global engineering and design standards
• Coordinate with external consultants, utilities, contractors and vendors during technical assessments
• Review technical reports, drawings and site surveys, providing recommendations on feasibility and required upgrades
• Support commissioning planning and ensure designs transition smoothly into live operations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardisation of MEP design standards across the global portfolio

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Around 5+ years of experience within MEP engineering
• Experience working on data centers or other mission critical facilities such as hospitals, pharmaceutical, semiconductor or industrial environments
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, including HVAC, cooling systems, power distribution and critical infrastructure
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications and consultant designs
• Exposure to technical due diligence, site assessments, design engineering or construction projects is highly desirable
• Comfortable working across multiple disciplines and collaborating with engineering, construction and acquisition teams
• Willingness to travel regularly across Europe with occasional wider international travel
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present technical findings to both engineering and commercial stakeholders

Benefits:

• Annual bonus
• Share scheme
• Pension scheme
• Flexible hybrid working
• EMEA based with regular international travel
• Opportunity to help deliver the next generation of AI hyperscale data centers across a rapidly expanding global portfolio

Salary:

• Up to €110,000 gross per year