Lead Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Pre-Sales & Solution Design (30%): Lead the mechanical engineering input for client RFP responses; collaborate with the Sales team to design and defend technical solutions that integrate internal and supplier products. Lead and coordinate other trades and to ensure that the proposed solution is holistic and complete. Actively pursue, incorporate and assist other departments & in other disciplines, and resolve interdependencies.

• Technical Design & Engineering (15%): Oversee high-level design for complex data center systems, including water/air-cooled chillers, cooling distribution units (CDU), and specialized fire suppression; perform and review critical calculations for PUE, WUE, and thermal storage. Ensure that other disciplines cooling, water, ventilation and other mechanical requirements are captured, real and reasonable.

• Stakeholder Consultation & Negotiation (15%): Negotiate with end-users, operators, and local governing bodies to develop engineering solutions for site selection and project development.

• Project Oversight & Troubleshooting (10%): Provide technical support to the Delivery team; diagnose and implement effective solutions for mechanical issues encountered on-site during construction and commissioning.

• Standards & Quality Governance (10%): Develop and maintain company standards and best practices; ensure all mechanical solutions comply with international standards (e.g., Uptime, TIA) and regional regulations.

• Product & Procurement Support (10%): Partner with the Product and Procurement teams to evaluate vendors and assist in technical product selection.

• Team Development (10%): Manage and assist in the professional development of the Design & Engineering team engineers, technicians, drafters and other team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of work experience in engineering, with at least 6 years specifically in the Data Center sector.

• Certifications/Licenses: Chartered Engineer or Licensed Professional Engineer (e.g., CIBSE, PEB Singapore, HKIE) is required. Uptime Accredited Tier Designer or TIA Certified Designer is highly desired.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in HVAC design especially datacentre systems, P&D/FS systems, and control parameter tuning (PID); expert understanding of constructability, testing, and commissioning processes; operations and maintenance requirements.

• Knowledge: Have a reasonable technical and operational understanding of the needs and requirements of other trades and disciplines.

  - Disciplines

  * Physical Security

  * Digital Security

  * Vertical Transportation

  * Electrical, Fuel, ELV, ICT Systems

  * Controls and Monitoring

  * Civil and Structure

  * Architecture

  * Project Management

  * Construction Management

  * Testing & Commissioning

  * Equipment Manufacturing Processes

  * Quantity Surveying & Cost Management

  - Trades

  * Facilities and Maintenance

  * Operations and Logistics

• Languages: Written and oral fluency in English is required; fluency in Chinese is highly desirable to facilitate regional expansion. Additional language proficiencies is also desirable

• Traits & Behaviors: Strong analytical problem-solving style; ability to translate complex technical specs into business value for clients; collaborative approach in a fast-paced pre-sales environment.

• Presentation Skills: Strong ability to break down complex ideas into laymen speak with simplified diagrams, cartoons, descriptions and narratives. Speak with confidence and intent.