Mechanical Engineer Data Centres

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Company Overview:

Our organization is a dynamic and innovative real estate company, serving as both a developer and investor with a primary focus on logistics real estate. We are expanding our portfolio to include cutting-edge data centre development projects and are therefore seeking experienced data centre professionals. 

Profile Description:

Operating at programme level, the Junior Mechanical Engineer will support the design, coordination of mechanical systems across multiple data centre projects. Working closely with SMEs, and design managers, this role will assist in technical reviews, documentation, and project delivery from initial feasibility through to construction and handover. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of our data centre ‘product’, as documented within our standards, helping to maintain our leading market position. 

Key Responsibilities:

Standards And Governance:

• Assist the Mechanical SME in maintaining programme-wide standards, templates, procedures, and best practices for mechanical systems. 
• Support alignment with local regulations, client requirements, and company protocols. 

Design Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Help ensure projects are delivered in a safe and sustainable manner. 
• Support project design managers in defining the mechanical scope of work for each phase. 
• Participate in multiple data centre and substation projects from concept to detailed design, ensuring compliance with Owner’s Project Requirements and relevant regulations. 
• Assist in reviewing consultant deliverables for safety, compliance, spatial coordination, constructability, and maintainability. 
• Help verify specifications and sizing of chillers, data hall and critical rooms cooling units, ventilation systems, fire fighting systems and fuel systems... 
• Support technical bid reviews for contractors and equipment vendors. 
• Provide technical support during procurement and construction phases, responding to information requests and assisting with design execution. 

Stakeholder Collaboration & Innovation:

• Engage with internal stakeholders and external vendors to align mechanical strategies with operational goals. 
• Participate in technical workshops with internal stakeholders to explain mechanical design strategies. 
• Stay informed on emerging technologies in mechanical engineering and data centre design. 
• Enable internal stakeholders to apply and uphold the implemented mechanical standards effectively. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. 
• Proven 2 to 3 years' experience in Data Centres, preferably on design or client side. 
• Knowledge of mechanical system studies, AutoCAD, Revit and BIM360. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in English. 

Key Skills:

• Interest in designing and implementing mechanical systems for data centres. 
• Ability to support technical reviews and resolve engineering challenges. 
• Strong documentation and presentation skills. 
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to problem-solving. 
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. 

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Let’s introduce ourselves a little more:

Goodman owns, develops, and manages modern industrial real estate including logistics facilities, data centres and business parks in strategic locations around the world. In total, we have a team of around 1.000, located across 5 continents. In Continental Europe we are active in 7 countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, München and Paris.

Contrary to traditional organisations where leadership is based on hierarchy, ours is based on individual ownership and accountability. Most importantly, we want to make room for growth for everyone to remain agile in responding to the constantly changing world, to increase effectiveness, act with respect and contribute to greatness.

How do we look at the world of tomorrow?

At Goodman we believe we all have a role to play in safeguarding the future for next generations. Therefore, sustainability is the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we foster a sustainable and inclusive working environment for all our employees but also, throughout all our projects, we are continuously challenging ourselves to make sustainability a reality. All of this is part of Goodman’s DNA and at the centre of everything we do. At Goodman, we believe it’s not enough to talk the talk — we also need to walk the walk!