Mechanical Engineer
- Copenhagen, Berlin or Frankfurt
- Full-time - Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
- Take the lead on the design of mechanical systems, including cooling, HVAC, public health, fire protection, and diesel supply systems for medium to large-scale data centre projects.
- Oversee all stages of the design process, from concept to construction supervision and project handover.
- Prepare, review, and ensure the quality of mechanical design deliverables.
- Act as a key point of contact for data centre clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.
- Present technical content clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Stay up to date on current trends and best practices in mechanical design for mission critical infrastructure.
- Coordinate closely with internal teams, external consultants, authorities, and service providers.
- Contribute to the broader project and client objectives, connecting engineering solutions to the bigger picture.
- Provide timely feedback and recognition within the team, while mentoring and supervising junior engineers.
- Collaborate with local and global teams to leverage cross-regional expertise and insights.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience designing mission critical mechanical systems—data centre experience is essential.
- Proven ability to manage project timelines, deliverables, and budgets, while effectively prioritizing tasks.
- Knowledge of German industry codes and standards relevant to mechanical systems.
- Familiar with cooling strategies, EEFG requirements, and PUE/WUE calculations.
- Experience in Technical Due Diligence (TDD) projects and Single Point of Failure (SPOF) analysis.
- Understanding of data centre Tier Levels (Uptime Institute, TÜV IT).
- Skilled in 3D BIM software, especially Revit MEP.
- Fluent in English; German language proficiency is a strong asset.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a passion for quality, sustainability, and innovation.