Associate/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

About the role

Ramboll is looking for an Associate/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its Data Centre Facilities team in Barcelona. You will lead the technical delivery of mechanical designs for some of Europe's most innovative data centre projects, coordinating closely with the electrical team and taking charge of the client-facing side of the projects. You will guide and check the technical work of mechanical engineers while also producing parts of the critical design yourself.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Ramboll on data centre projects, representing the company and managing engineers of a complementary discipline
• Drive project delivery with initiative and minimal supervision, meeting project timelines and allocating resources
• Develop primary mechanical systems such as cooling, ventilation, automation and control, plus ancillary support systems
• Use design production tools (CAD, Bluebeam, calculations, BIM collaboration) to complete detailed designs
• Supervise the work of others in the discipline and build strong client relationships

Required profile

• Qualified engineer with a proven track record in the discipline
• Previous experience with mission-critical systems in data centres or similar industries (e.g. pharmaceutical, healthcare)
• Honours degree accredited by CIBSE, IET or IMechE, or HNC in an applicable discipline, with commitment to further study
• Working towards or having achieved IEng or CEng status
• Excellent communicator who can explain complex things simply

Required skills

• CAD and design production tools
• Interest in or experience with digital and parametric design tools
• Understanding of building physics, CFD and sustainable design

What we offer

• Technically interesting, challenging MEP-led projects
• Investment in your development and supportive leadership
• A flexible work environment