Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Center & Mission Critical Facilities

PM Consulting; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the design of HVAC, cooling, fire protection, and related mechanical systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will collaborate with electrical, structural, ICT, and architectural teams to ensure integrated designs and reliable operation.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and familiarity with ASHRAE and NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in consulting or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience in data center or complex infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling, fire protection, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and engineering for data centers and mission-critical facilities.
• Perform and review thermal, airflow, and sizing calculations.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, ICT, architectural, and other disciplines for integration.
• Provide technical leadership on equipment selection, system configuration, and standards.
• Review designs from external consultants, contractors, and suppliers for compliance.
• Support testing, commissioning, and acceptance of mechanical systems.
• Resolve design issues and provide recommendations during construction.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

Coordination

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HAP

TRACE

CFD

Job description

The role will take technical ownership of mechanical engineering requirements, particularly HVAC, cooling, fire protection, and related mechanical systems, ensuring that designs are reliable, energy-efficient, scalable, and compliant with applicable standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with electrical, structural, ICT, project management, consultants, and contractors to ensure that all engineering disciplines are properly integrated throughout the design and project execution phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and engineering of data centers and other mission-critical facilities, covering HVAC, cooling systems, fire protection, and other mechanical systems.
• Develop mechanical solutions that are reliable, energy-efficient, scalable, and suitable for 24/7 mission-critical operations.
• Perform and/or review engineering calculations, including:
  • Thermal and cooling load calculations
  • Airflow calculations
  • Equipment sizing
  • Pump head calculations
  • Chilled water and cooling system calculations
  • Other mechanical system sizing and design calculations
• Prepare, review, and validate mechanical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documents.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with electrical, structural, ICT, architectural, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper system integration.
• Work closely with the Data Center Design and Engineering teams to identify and resolve technical design issues.
• Provide technical leadership and recommendations on mechanical design approaches, equipment selection, system configuration, and engineering standards.
• Review designs and technical submissions from external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Support the Project Management team during construction and implementation by providing technical guidance and resolving mechanical engineering issues.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and acceptance of mechanical systems to verify that equipment and systems perform according to design requirements.
• Investigate mechanical system issues and provide technical recommendations for troubleshooting and resolution.
  Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 3-5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably gained from consulting, engineering design, construction, or mission-critical facilities projects.
  • Experience in data center, mission-critical facility, telecommunications facility, Cable Landing Station (CLS), or similarly complex infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
  • Strong experience in the design and engineering of HVAC, cooling, fire protection, and other mechanical systems.
  • Solid understanding of mechanical engineering calculations, including thermal loads, airflow, equipment sizing, pump head, cooling capacity, and related system calculations.
  • Experience using relevant engineering/design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, HAP, TRACE, CFD, or similar software.
  • Knowledge of applicable ASHRAE, NFPA, Uptime Institute principles, local building codes, and other relevant engineering standards.
  • Understanding of mission-critical design principles, including redundancy, reliability, maintainability, energy efficiency, and continuous operation.
  • Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Strong technical problem-solving, communication, coordination, and project management skills.
  • Must be a Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME); Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) license is an advantage but not mandatory.