Mechanical Engineer (Data Centre Construction) | Clear | Amsterdam

Tech Junction Ltd; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working-away allowance

Accommodation

Flights included

Job summary

Clear is seeking a Mechanical Engineer on-site in Amsterdam to own mechanical site execution for hyperscale data centre projects, including chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH, piping, and fire suppression.

You will lead coordination with electrical and commissioning teams, supervise contractors, perform pressure tests, ensure ASHRAE compliance, and maintain tight documentation. EU passport required; on-site rotation in Amsterdam.

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.