Mechanical Engineer (Data Centres) at Alternative Heat Limited

Ireland, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Chilled Water Pipework, Thermal Analysis, Hydraulic Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Mechanical Calculations, BIM Modeling, Fabrication Drawings, Equipment Selection, Technical Submittals, Project Coordination, Client Liaison, Supplier Liaison, Cooling Solutions, Plantroom Packages, MEP Infrastructure

Industry

Construction

Description

Mechanical Engineer (Data Centres) Application Deadline: 4 January 2026 Department: Design Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Dundalk Reporting To: Building Services Manager Description Team Overview: The Design department is responsible for developing innovative, practical, and fully coordinated mechanical and electrical building services solutions tailored to each project. Working closely with clients, project teams, and the BIM department, the design team transforms concepts into detailed, build-ready technical designs that meet regulatory standards, client specifications, and sustainability goals. Their work underpins the technical accuracy and efficiency of our installations, ensuring seamless integration from planning through to construction. Role Overview: As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality design solutions for modular chilled water pipework systems and turnkey plantroom packages. Job Title | Mechanical Engineer (Data Centres) Location | Dundalk, Co. Louth Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience Responsible to | Building Services Manager What You'll be Doing Responsible for the design and development of chilled water pipework and modular, skid-based cooling solutions for data centres, including turnkey prefabricated plantrooms with associated MEP infrastructure. The role involves carrying out thermal and hydraulic analysis, feasibility studies, and detailed mechanical calculations; producing coordinated schematics, layouts, BIM models, and fabrication drawings; and collaborating closely with electrical, BMS, structural, architectural, and MEP stakeholders to ensure efficient, clash-free designs. It also includes equipment selection, preparation of technical submittals, client and supplier liaison, oversight of fabrication and commissioning strategies in line with industry standards, and providing ongoing technical input through project coordination meetings while staying informed of advances in modular and offsite construction.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop chilled water pipework and modular cooling solutions for data centres. This includes producing detailed schematics, layouts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient designs.