Senior Mechanical Engineer (Data Center)

Arup; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Buildings team in Manila. This role focuses on delivering complex data-centre projects across the Philippines and APAC region, involving multidisciplinary MEPF design from concept to commissioning. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years experience, proven business development skills, and expertise in thermal analysis and energy modelling. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with a hybrid work arrangement after initial setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of technical and mechanical design experience.
• At least 5 years in data-centre design.
• Recognised certifications such as PSME or ASHRAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary MEPF design for projects.
• Manage project delivery and ensure compliance.
• Define quality and design standards for outputs.

Skills

Thermal or cooling load analysis

Energy modelling

CFD

Sustainability

Client relationship management

Education

Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)

ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE)

Tools

Design software tools

Project management software

Job description

About This Role

Arup, a global firm of sustainable design and engineering, is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (Grade 6) to join its Buildings team in Manila. The role focuses on delivering hyperscale and complex data‑centre projects across the Philippines and wider APAC region, leading multidisciplinary MEPF design from concept through to commissioning. After an initial three‑month on‑site setup, the position will transition to a hybrid work arrangement.

The Opportunity

As a senior technical, project, and people leader you will manage multidisciplinary MEPF design, ensure regulatory compliance, and align engineering solutions with client requirements for capacity, resilience, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a high‑performance team to win and execute projects across the SIT / Data Centre market.
• Assist the section leader with business development and prepare proposals and negotiations within the SMEPF framework.
• Act as project leader on assigned projects, driving design excellence and delivery.
• Supervise and coordinate groups of engineers across mechanical, electrical, ELV, fire protection and plumbing/drainage disciplines for complex, hyperscale data‑centre projects.
• Define and enforce quality and design standards, ensuring all outputs meet client and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) with ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE) status or equivalent chartership strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of technical and mechanical design experience, including at least 5 years in data‑centre (hyperscale/colo/enterprise) design.
• Recognised certifications with professional institutions such as PSME, ASHRAE, NFPA, Uptime Institute, ANSI/TIA‑942, ISO 5001, or equivalent professional knowledge.
• Business development and project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to build lasting client relationships and generate new business.
• Expertise in thermal or cooling load analysis, energy modelling, CFD, sustainability, and familiarity with software tools for both design and project management.
• Strong interpersonal skills at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Familiarity with international and local design standards and codes, e.g. Philippine Codes, US standards, BS, JIS.

Benefits

Arup offers a competitive, fair and equitable salary package, comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, and extensive learning opportunities. The firm fosters an inclusive culture and encourages career growth and impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arup is an equal‑opportunity employer and actively promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce. All candidates are welcome to apply regardless of gender, race, disability, or any other protected characteristic.