Senior Mechanical Engineer (Data Centers)

FairPlay Engineering; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 50,220 - 61,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary between €4,500 – €5,500 per month

100% travel reimbursement based on public transport

Collaborative team culture

Focus on sustainability and innovation

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering in Den Haag is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and coordinate mechanical systems for critical data center projects. The role involves creating innovative cooling concepts and mentoring engineers while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a salary range of €4,500 – €5,500 per month, an informal team culture, and a hybrid working model. Join us to make a significant impact on sustainable data center solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Mechanical Engineer within complex or mission-critical environments.
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC and cooling technologies.
• Ability to operate in multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer mechanical installations such as HVAC and cooling systems.
• Translate client requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions.
• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC

Cooling Systems

Communication Skills

Leadership

Job description

Step into a role where your engineering expertise directly impacts some of the most critical data center environments in Europe.

About the Company

You’ll join a leading international engineering consultancy focused on high-performance and mission-critical environments. The organization is heavily involved in large-scale data center developments, delivering sustainable, energy-efficient, and future-proof solutions.

The culture is open and informal, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and long‑term development within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

What Will You Do?

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Datacenters), you’ll take ownership of the design and coordination of advanced mechanical systems in complex data center projects.

• Design and engineer mechanical installations such as HVAC, cooling systems, and data center‑specific infrastructure
• Develop innovative cooling concepts (e.g. evaporative cooling, liquid cooling, chiller‑based systems)
• Translate client requirements into scalable, efficient, and reliable technical solutions
• Collaborate closely with electrical, construction, and other engineering disciplines
• Act as the technical point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Guide and mentor junior and mid‑level engineers
• Support tender processes, cost estimations, and quality control during design and execution

What Do You Bring?

• Strong experience as a Mechanical Engineer within complex or mission‑critical environments
• In‑depth knowledge of HVAC and cooling technologies
• Experience with high‑availability environments and energy‑efficient design
• Ability to operate in multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
• Leadership capabilities and willingness to mentor others

What Do You Get in Return?

• Salary between €4,500 – €5,500 per month
• Work on international, high‑impact data center projects
• Hybrid working model, combining home office and a modern office in The Hague
• An informal, collaborative team culture where collegiality comes first
• Strong focus on sustainability and innovation in every project
• 100% travel reimbursement based on public transport

Take the next step and lead cutting‑edge data center projects.