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Senior Design Solution Engineer (Mechanical)

Confidential company · City of London · Frankfurt · Hemel Hempstead · Posted May 15, 2026

Public summary

Join a leading global data center provider as a Senior Design Solution Engineer focusing on mechanical engineering disciplines. The role involves leading mechanical scope definition for data center fit-out projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams, managing external vendors, and ensuring high-quality tenderable solutions. Located in major European hubs with a regional project scope, the position supports innovation, sustainability, and best practices in design within a multinational environment. English fluency is required; German language skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical scope definition and tender preparation for data center fit-out projects; review intake forms and scoping materials; ensure multi-stakeholder technical sign-off; conduct capacity checks of existing M&E infrastructure; contribute to cost and schedule planning for design activities; manage external vendor performance against quality, accuracy, and timelines; coordinate site surveys across EMEA; support design reviews ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations; collaborate with teams to capture required infrastructure and system upgrades; participate in lessons learned processes; manage scope changes and risks associated with design; support development and adoption of design management best practices; drive innovation with a focus on sustainability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent; demonstrated experience in mechanical design for mission-critical data centers or similar industries; experience in multidisciplinary design teams preferably in leadership roles; familiarity with design consultant/client/contractor roles; experience in whitespace fit-outs and liquid cooling design; international experience preferred; proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM; knowledge of CFD modeling advantageous; strong strategic and structured approach; excellent English communication skills; German language skills are a plus; passion for innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement in multicultural settings.

Skills

Mechanical Design Project Management AutoCAD BIM Data Center Engineering Capacity Planning Risk Management Electrical Engineering Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration English Communication CFD Modeling (plus) Sustainability Practices