Mechanical Engineer (Data Centre Construction) | Clear | Amsterdam

Clear; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotation package

Accommodation provided

Flights included

Job summary

Clear is actively seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead on-site mechanical site execution for hyperscale data centre projects in Amsterdam. You will manage installation, testing, and coordination of chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH units, piping, and fire protection, working with electrical and commissioning teams to drive performance and quality.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree with 5+ years in data centre HVAC, strong ASHRAE and BMS knowledge, and experience supervising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical engineering and HVAC installation within major data centre or industrial projects.
• Strong operational expertise in data centre thermal management, chilled water systems, air handling, and fire suppression.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE guidelines, piping standards, and MEP coordination workflows.
• Experience supervising mechanical subcontractors and executing hydrostatic pressure testing.
• Solid grasp of BMS, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics in mission-critical environments.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Valid EU passport and ability to work on-site in Amsterdam, NL.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical engineering installations for hyperscale data centre projects.
• Supervise installation, pressure testing, and flushing of chilled water systems and piping networks.
• Coordinate deployment of CRAC/CRAH, chillers, and heat rejection systems.
• Ensure adherence to drawings, ASHRAE standards, and local codes.
• Conduct quality inspections and witness mechanical tests.
• Collaborate with electrical, commissioning, and client teams.
• Resolve installation clashes and thermal performance bottlenecks.
• Maintain documentation, inspection reports, and test sign-off logs.

Skills

Data centre HVAC

5+ years experience

Site execution

Subcontractor supervision

BMS knowledge

ASHRAE standards

EU passport

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

CFD modeling

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced mechanical engineering design review, HVAC installation, and thermal management for hyperscale data centres in Amsterdam, Clear is actively seeking an accomplished Mechanical Engineer for a permanent professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of mechanical infrastructure installation, chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, and fire suppression systems across complex mission‑critical builds. Bringing extensive hands‑on experience in data centre mechanical engineering, you will empower global engineering teams to achieve uncompromised thermal efficiency, optimal PUE targets, and rigorous quality compliance. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, rotation packages including working‑away allowances, accommodation, and flights, alongside professional growth within a premier international executive recruitment and consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer supporting Clear on an on‑site basis in Amsterdam, Netherlands, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of mechanical site execution, subcontractor oversight, HVAC testing, and design coordination. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include managing the installation and pressure testing of chilled water pipework, air handling units, pumps, cooling towers, and fire protection systems, collaborating with electrical and commissioning teams, resolving technical installation clashes, and interacting directly with professional delivery consultants like Amelia Burrows. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your updated CV via direct email to Amelia Burrows at [e-mail] or via LinkedIn message.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and inspect all mechanical engineering installations for hyperscale data centre infrastructure projects.
• Supervise the installation, pressure testing, and flushing of chilled water distribution systems, pumps, valves, and mechanical piping networks.
• Coordinate the deployment of Computer Room Air Conditioners (CRAC), Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAH), chillers, and heat rejection systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to mechanical engineering design drawings, specifications, ASHRAE standards, and local building codes.
• Conduct rigorous quality assurance inspections, witness pressure tests, pipe flushing, and mechanical equipment performance tests.
• Collaborate seamlessly with electrical engineers, commissioning managers, construction leads, and client technical representatives.
• Resolve complex mechanical installation clashes, spatial coordination issues, and thermal performance bottlenecks in real‑time.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, inspection reports, material submittals, and mechanical test sign-off logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in mechanical engineering and HVAC installation within major data centre or industrial projects.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in data centre thermal management, chilled water systems, air handling, and fire suppression.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of ASHRAE guidelines, piping standards, and MEP coordination workflows.
• Deep practical experience in supervising mechanical subcontractors and executing hydrostatic pressure testing.
• Solid practical grasp of building management systems (BMS), thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics in mission‑critical environments.
• Exceptional analytical problem‑solving aptitude, technical troubleshooting capabilities, and professional communication skills.
• Mandatory possession of a valid EU passport and physical availability for on‑site rotation operations in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Professional engineering chartership or recognized mechanical trade accreditations.
• Prior professional working experience in hyperscale data centre construction across Europe or the Middle East.
• Hands‑on familiarity with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) modeling, AutoCAD, and Revit MEP software.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking platforms (Jira, Confluence) for engineering task tracking.
• Active participation in mechanical engineering societies, ASHRAE chapters, or critical facility forums.

Compensation and Contract

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive Salary + Rotation Package (Working‑away allowance, accommodation, and flights included)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Amsterdam Data Centre Mechanical Engineer Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On‑Site Rotation Engagement (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Mechanical Engineer position through Clear, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your data centre HVAC/chilled water portfolio, pressure testing experience, and confirms your valid EU passport status.