Mechanical Design Engineer (Contractor - Dublin)
Location: Dublin Office - Onsite, 5 days/week
Commitment: 40 hours/week, 12-month contract
About the Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our mechanical engineering team, supporting the design and construction of large-scale data centre facilities across EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa).
You'll work closely with senior engineers and stakeholders across design, construction, and sustainability. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-value infrastructure projects where your engineering solutions directly impact operational efficiency and reliability.
This is a fully onsite role based in Dublin, with all office resources, tools, and support provided.
Responsibilities
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Support HVAC and mechanical design for critical infrastructure within new build data centres.
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Manage and collaborate with design consultancy firms to create, review, and release designs.
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Review and approve equipment submittals.
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Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot design issues and implement corrective actions.
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Define project scopes and support construction phases.
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Work with vendors and manufacturers to specify appropriate mechanical equipment.
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Travel for site reviews, engineering evaluations, and audits.
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Participate in knowledge-sharing and learn organization-specific design standards.
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Offer creative, out-of-the-box solutions to engineering challenges.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or related field).
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5+ years' experience in HVAC, data centre cooling, electronics cooling, or building services.
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Ability to research and implement new designs, technologies, and construction methods.
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Capable of taking design concepts from idea to deployment.
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Strong business case analysis skills to justify technical decisions.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Chartered Engineer with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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Experience in mission-critical facility design (e.g., pharmaceutical, hospital, semiconductor).
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Knowledge of BIM & CFD modelling.
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Experience managing consultants, fast-track projects, or large-scale upgrades.
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Familiarity with large-scale technical operations, compute facilities, and building codes/regulat
