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Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a dynamic, multi-award-winning company at the forefront of the building services industry? Do you want to be part of a progressive team delivering cutting-edge designs for large-scale data centre projects across the UK, Ireland, and Europe? If so, we want to hear from you!
Alternative Heat is a specialist MEP contractor renowned for its expertise in designing and installing offsite mechanical and electrical prefabricated products. We are expanding our talented team and looking for a Building Services Design Engineer – Data Centres to join us in Banbridge, Belfast, or Dundalk. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative and supportive environment where you can grow and thrive in your career.

As a Building Services Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality design solutions for modular chilled water pipework systems and turnkey plantroom packages. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing chilled water pipework systems for data centre cooling, incorporating modular skid-based construction for offsite fabrication.
• Engineering turnkey prefabricated plantroom solutions, including chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, buffer vessels, and MEP infrastructure.
• Conducting thermal & hydraulic load analysis to ensure optimal system sizing and efficiency.
• Performing pre-site feasibility assessments and site surveys for seamless integration of modular solutions.
• Preparing detailed mechanical system designs, including flow, pressure loss, and expansion calculations.
• Developing mechanical schematics, layout drawings, and fabrication drawings for offsite assembly.
• Coordinating with electrical and BMS teams for seamless integration of power distribution and automation systems.
• Ensuring full BIM coordination for clash-free, fully coordinated project execution.
• Collaborating with structural, architectural, and MEP consultants to optimize space, weight, and access requirements.
• Selecting high-performance MEP equipment, balancing technical excellence with cost-effectiveness.
• Preparing technical submittals and liaising with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors for design validation and approval.
• Overseeing fabrication and commissioning strategies, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE, EN 50600, CIBSE, and Uptime Institute Tier Standards.
• Staying updated on industry advancements, including modular construction and offsite fabrication techniques.
• Attending project coordination meetings to provide technical input and design updates.