Data Centre Mechanical Lead: Hyperscale HVAC

COWI; Bergen; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead at COWI to guide the mechanical design for next-generation data centre facilities across Scandinavia. Based in Norway, you will drive cooling and HVAC solutions while balancing performance, reliability and sustainability throughout concept to construction phases.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with architects and clients, and contribute to shaping the data centre capability across the region.

Qualifications

• A relevant educational background in engineering.
• Proven experience delivering data centre projects, ideally within hyperscale, colocation or enterprise environments.
• Experience leading technical design work within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Additional role-specific qualifications may include:
• Experience working with large-scale infrastructure or industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and advisory services for data centre facilities.
• Act as the discipline lead, ensuring technical quality and coordination throughout projects.
• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for hyperscale and enterprise data centers.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
• Support projects through concept development, detailed design, tendering and construction phases.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and efficient technical solutions.

Skills

Data centre projects

Mechanical design

HVAC systems

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead at COWI to guide the mechanical design for next-generation data centre facilities across Scandinavia. Based in Norway, you will drive cooling and HVAC solutions while balancing performance, reliability and sustainability throughout concept to construction phases.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with architects and clients, and contribute to shaping the data centre capability across the region.