Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres
AECOM · Belfast, Northern Ireland ·
Overview
As Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead data centre mechanical design and delivery within a global, multidisciplinary team. You’ll shape technical direction, mentor teams across geographies, and strengthen AECOM’s position in hyperscale and co-location markets. Your work will combine hands-on project delivery with thought leadership to drive strategic growth in the data centre practice. Join a globally connected firm delivering complex infrastructure with meaningful impact.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid work options
- flexible work arrangements
- competitive compensation and benefits
- well-being programs
- global, diverse team
- opportunity for career growth
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering projects within multidisciplinary teams for data centre facilities
- Direct technical teams across geographies and ensure successful project delivery
- Contribute to thought leadership and strategic growth in the data centre sector
- Represent AECOM’s data centre expertise across the EMEA region and global network
- Ensure compliance with permitting, building systems, regulations and construction methodologies
Key requirements
- Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent)
- Extensive data centre design and/or project management experience
- Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data centre projects
- Strong understanding of permitting processes, building systems, regulations, and construction methodologies
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Willingness to travel as required
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of Revit and digital design workflows
- Clear work history and evidence of ongoing professional development
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork
- Strategic thinking and thought leadership
- Revit
- digital design workflows
- data centre design and delivery
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