Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Projects

Haskoning; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Hybrid working model

20 vacation days per year

Training & development

Job summary

Haskoning invites a Lead Mechanical Engineer (MCF/Data Centres) to guide our South African team in delivering advanced, reliable data centre mechanical systems. You will collaborate with global colleagues, drive technical leadership, and ensure high-quality working documentation.

The role involves risk assessment, testing/commissioning involvement, and mentoring design engineers within a multidisciplinary, international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 15 years in building services mechanical design with HVAC expertise.
• Proven data centre design experience in mission critical environments.
• Professional registration as PrEng preferred.
• Strong proficiency with CAD/BIM tools and design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the South African Mechanical Engineering team and coordinate with global teams.
• Define scope and objectives; deliver quality documentation for contractors and regulators.
• Prepare design calculations, sketches and detailed drawings (Revit, Revizto).
• Write technical specs and reports; assist with cost reviews and risk assessments.
• Mentor engineers and support business development, bids and proposals.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

HVAC design

Data centre design

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Revizto

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Job description

Haskoning invites a Lead Mechanical Engineer (MCF/Data Centres) to guide our South African team in delivering advanced, reliable data centre mechanical systems. You will collaborate with global colleagues, drive technical leadership, and ensure high-quality working documentation.

The role involves risk assessment, testing/commissioning involvement, and mentoring design engineers within a multidisciplinary, international setting.