Mechanical Subject Matter Expert - Data Centre

About the role

A data centre owner and operator, founded within the last decade and part of a global infrastructure asset manager, is looking for a Mechanical SME based in Sydney. The Mechanical Engineer acts as the in-house mechanical subject matter expert, advising on design, construction and operations from the head office and supporting the Design and Engineering team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design for new development projects and ongoing maintenance, driving the vision, strategy and implementation of all mechanical matters
• Review and recommend cost-effective solutions for development projects and maintenance, ensuring quality standards are met
• Specify mechanical equipment with regional vendors and manufacturers, including air handling units, CRAHs, chillers, cooling towers, controls and fire detection and suppression systems, and approve equipment submittals
• Generate, maintain and distribute specification documents and project scope of work documents across APAC, and assist with vendor selection, bid review and RFI coordination
• Partner with Project Development and Operations teams, advise on due diligence and compliance reports, and help redesign and upgrade facilities and systems
• Present the company's data centre design to customers and prepare commissioning plans, procedures and documentation
• Pursue environmental sustainability and carbon neutrality across the portfolio

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or professional engineer registration
• 10+ years of cumulative data centre design experience; colocation experience is a plus
• Experience in mission-critical facility design such as pharmaceutical, hospital or semiconductor projects
• Demonstrated design management and project management experience in mission-critical facilities
• Project management certification (such as PMI) or experience is desirable

Required skills

• Broad knowledge of data centre development, design, construction, commissioning and operation
• Understanding of BIM and CFD modelling
• Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Ability to work with little to no supervision and to identify and engage stakeholders