Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres

CTS Group; Porto Salvo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group in Porto, Portugal is seeking Mechanical Engineers at Junior, Senior, and Lead levels to design and deliver large-scale Data Centre projects. You will work on HVAC, cooling, piping, pumps, and thermal systems with international teams.

We require a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, strong knowledge of HVAC and standards, and experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks. English communication is essential for collaboration across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling, piping, pumps, and thermal systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or similar design software.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems including HVAC, cooling, piping, pumps, and thermal systems.
• Prepare and validate mechanical calculations, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with Electrical, Structural, Civil, and other disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, ISO, ASHRAE, and applicable local standards.
• Participate in design reviews, technical coordination, and risk assessments.
• Support project delivery, technical documentation, and client coordination.
• For Senior/Lead roles: mentor engineers, lead design activities, manage project deliverables, and provide technical leadership.

Skills

English communication

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

About The Role

We are hiring

Location

Porto, Portugal

Employment Type

Full-Time, On-Site

Level

Junior / Senior / Lead

About The Role

We are hiring Mechanical Engineers at Junior, Senior, and Lead levels to join our engineering team in Porto, supporting the design and delivery of large-scale Data Centre and mission-critical projects.

You will work on complex multidisciplinary projects involving HVAC, cooling systems, piping, pumps, machinery, and thermal systems, collaborating with international engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems including HVAC, cooling, piping, pumps, and thermal systems.
• Prepare and validate mechanical calculations, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with Electrical, Structural, Civil, and other disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, ISO, ASHRAE, and applicable local standards.
• Participate in design reviews, technical coordination, and risk assessments.
• Support project delivery, technical documentation, and client coordination.
• For Senior/Lead roles: mentor engineers, lead design activities, manage project deliverables, and provide technical leadership.

Requirements

Junior: 3–5 years of mechanical design experience.

Senior: 5–10 years of mechanical design experience with strong experience in large-scale projects.

Lead: 10+ years of mechanical design experience with proven team leadership and project ownership.

All Levels

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling, piping, pumps, and thermal systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or similar design software.
• Knowledge of ASME, ISO, and ASHRAE standards.
• Experience in Data Centres, industrial, commercial, infrastructure, or other complex projects is highly desirable.
• Strong English communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Meal allowance: €10.20 per working day via meal card.
• 22 working days of paid annual leave per calendar year, excluding Portuguese public holidays.
• Private health insurance for the employee, in accordance with CTS Europe policy.
• Company laptop, required software licences, and other work equipment.
• Additional benefits applicable under Portuguese law and CTS internal policies.
• Professional growth and continuous training.
• Opportunity to work on international Data Centre and mission-critical projects.
• Collaborative and diverse international engineering environment.

Location

Porto, Portugal | Work Model: 100% On-Site