MECHANICAL ENGINEER – DATA CENTER

Job Description

Department: Engineering / MEP

Reports To: Engineering Manager / EOR

Location: Data Center Site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer – Data Center is responsible for the design, coordination, execution, commissioning, and handover of mechanical systems supporting mission-critical data center facilities. This role owns the full engineering lifecycle — from developing the Basis of Design (BoD) through Issued for Construction (IFC) documentation — while coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities across HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems. The successful candidate will work closely with the Engineer of Record (EOR), construction teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that mechanical infrastructure is designed, installed, tested, and commissioned to the highest standards of reliability, safety, and operational uptime required for critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities1. Mechanical & Electrical Design Development

• Collaborate with internal engineering, architecture, and operations teams to develop, implement, and manage mechanical and electrical designs for data center projects, spanning new facility build-outs, infrastructure upgrades, and renovation works.

• Lead the design process through all project phases — Basis of Design (BoD), Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Issued for Construction (IFC) — ensuring alignment with client standards, industry codes, and data center best practices.

• Ensure design deliverables reflect scalability, redundancy (N, N+1, 2N configurations), and energy-efficiency requirements specific to mission-critical environments.

2. Final Design Documentation

• Develop and finalize comprehensive design documentation, including technical specifications, sequences of operation (SOO), and control narratives for all mechanical systems.

• Prepare detailed layout drawings and design packages for HVAC systems (CRAH/CRAC units, in-row cooling, chilled water systems, air handling units), domestic water supply, sanitary and storm drainage, and fire protection/firefighting systems.

• Review and validate calculations for cooling loads, airflow, pipe sizing, pump selection, and equipment capacity to ensure designs meet performance and redundancy requirements.

• Coordinate the preparation of Bill of Quantities (BoQ), equipment schedules, and technical submittals in support of procurement and construction.

3. Site Engineering Support & RFI Management

• Develop a detailed, working knowledge of ongoing mechanical project requirements at the site, including construction sequencing, equipment lead times, and site-specific constraints.

• Respond to and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) in close coordination with the Engineer of Record (EOR), ensuring timely, technically sound, and code-compliant resolutions.

• Maintain a log of RFIs, design clarifications, and site queries, tracking resolution status and communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.

4. Technology Insertion & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in the evaluation and insertion of new technologies, equipment, and methodologies by collaborating with the core engineering team.

• Provide site-specific requirements and constraints to inform the feasibility and applicability of new technologies within existing or planned infrastructure.

• Support pilot implementations and knowledge transfer sessions when new systems or standards are introduced across projects.

5. Installation & Commissioning Oversight

• Oversee the installation and commissioning of in-row cooling units, CRAH (Computer Room Air Handler), and CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioner) units, ensuring compliance with approved design intent.

• Verify proper chilled water (CHW) supply and return connections, valve configurations, and insulation integrity to prevent leaks, condensation, and thermal loss.

• Ensure correct installation of condensate and floor drainage systems to prevent water damage risk to critical IT infrastructure.

• Conduct field inspections to confirm installation quality aligns with manufacturer guidelines, project specifications, and industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA).

6. Site-Level MEP Issue Management

• Own and manage all site-level Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) issues arising during project execution, driving root-cause analysis and corrective action.

• Track open issues to closure, escalating unresolved items to the appropriate stakeholders and ensuring documentation of resolutions for lessons-learned purposes.

• Proactively identify design or installation risks that could affect project schedule, cost, or system reliability.

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate closely with electrical, civil, structural, fire protection, and IT infrastructure teams to ensure seamless, clash-free execution of data center projects.

• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings, clash detection reviews (e.g., BIM/Revit model coordination), and construction progress reviews.

• Act as the primary mechanical point of contact for contractors, vendors, and subcontractors on-site.

8. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Lead and support Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities for all mechanical systems, including functional performance testing (FPT), integrated systems testing (IST), and factory/site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).

• Develop and review commissioning scripts, test procedures, and punch lists in coordination with the commissioning agent (CxA) and EOR.

• Ensure all systems are validated for performance, redundancy, and failover scenarios prior to handover.

• Lead the formal system handover process, ensuring complete turnover documentation, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and warranty information are provided to the operations team.

Qualifications & RequirementsEducation

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; a professional engineering license (PE/Chartered Engineer) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 4–8 years of experience in mechanical engineering design and/or site execution, with significant exposure to mission-critical or data center facilities.

• Demonstrated experience with HVAC systems design, chilled water systems, precision cooling units (CRAH/CRAC/in-row), and fire protection systems.

• Prior experience managing RFIs, coordinating with EORs, and supporting IFC documentation processes.

• Hands-on experience with Testing, Commissioning, and Handover (T&C) of mechanical systems in a live construction environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, and mechanical design/simulation software.

• Strong understanding of relevant codes and standards, including ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, and local building/mechanical codes.

• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and controls sequences of operation.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for RFI responses, technical documentation, and reporting.

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple site issues simultaneously.

• Ability to work on-site with flexibility to support project schedules, including during critical commissioning phases.

Key Competencies

• Technical Design Expertise – HVAC, hydronics, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems for critical facilities.

• Project & Issue Management – Ability to own, track, and resolve site-level MEP issues to closure.

• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration – Effective coordination with electrical, civil, fire, and IT teams.

• Commissioning Leadership – Proven ability to lead T&C activities and ensure a smooth, well-documented handover.

• Adaptability & Innovation – Openness to new technologies and continuous improvement of design and execution practices.

Pay: QAR8,000.00 - QAR10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person