Lead Principal Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Projects

Black & White Engineering; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering in Manila seeks a senior mechanical engineer to take full ownership of complex data centre projects, leading design delivery, driving technical quality and representing the discipline with clients worldwide.

Reporting to the Associate Director, this high-autonomy role requires mentoring junior engineers, chairing design reviews, coordinating across disciplines, and delivering mechanically complex schemes with precision and practical thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Building Services Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in mechanical MEP design, with significant exposure to data centre projects.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering software including HAP, Pipe Flo, Navisworks and BIM 360.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, manage budgets and meet deadlines.
• Experience undertaking design checks and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, technical partners and cross‑discipline teams.

Skills

MEP design

Leadership

Budget management

Coordination across disciplines

Communication skills

Design checks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Building Services Engineering

Tools

HAP

Pipe Flo

Navisworks

BIM 360

Job description

Black & White Engineering in Manila seeks a senior mechanical engineer to take full ownership of complex data centre projects, leading design delivery, driving technical quality and representing the discipline with clients worldwide.

Reporting to the Associate Director, this high-autonomy role requires mentoring junior engineers, chairing design reviews, coordinating across disciplines, and delivering mechanically complex schemes with precision and practical thinking.