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Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services worldwide. Through our work, we make a positive difference and help shape a better world.
We currently have a requirement for a Senior Data Centre Mechanical Engineer to join our successful and growing Building Engineering Group. Based in our Dublin office, the ideal candidate will be looking to further their career and gain invaluable experience in Building Services within an established consultancy with a friendly and team-focussed office environment. This is a permanent role* and offers the successful candidate long-term opportunities for career development (*We are also open to contractors). The successful candidate will assume a lead role in a diverse and challenging range of design projects within the Science, Industry and Technology sector. Our global and local teams continue to lead the market in terms of our focus and continued innovation around sustainability (net-zero, embodied carbon, circular economy) and digital (smart, BIM).
Arup are globally recognised as being at the forefront of the Data Centre and Mission Critical facility industry. Our services in this sector include:
1. Site due diligence
2. Masterplanning
3. Fully integrated ACSMEP and specialist design (from security to telecoms)
4. Energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects on live facilities
5. Whole life cycle carbon analysis
6. Merger and acquisition advisory services
7. Project, programme and cost management
The Team:
Our team is a global network of Architects, Engineers and Specialist Consultants working with the largest and most innovative businesses in the sector.
Our clients include developers; enterprise users; telcos; edge; retail and wholesale colo providers and all the major hyperscale cloud services providers.
Our team delivers projects across the Ireland and Europe primarily. Our unique delivery model of Engineered Architecture co-locates Arup’s Architects, Engineers and specialists as one project team which improves collaboration and coordination.
The Role
This is a very exciting role, providing with you to develop into a leadership position with the support and mentoring of our large and expanding team. You will be given the support to develop your team and client leadership skills whilst taking responsibility for leading small projects and developing your multi-disciplinary knowledge.
Responsibilities will include:
8. Project Planning (resources and fees).
9. Managing the mechanical design concepts that encompass the latest design thinking on low energy/water data centre design, resilience, commissioning and maintenance.
10. Coordinating the design analysis and working with the team to optimise systems.
11. Managing the production of models, drawings, reports and specifications.
12. Assuming a lead role liaising with architects, clients and other stakeholders to set the constraints of the mechanical design and co-ordinate with all other disciplines in terms of the mechanical requirements and the mechanical discipline’s influence on all others.
13. Supervising and coordinating the work of others and coordinating work with engineers of other disciplines including in-house specialists.
14. Assuming a lead role in with the supply chain and contractors to co-ordinate the successful delivery of the MEP installations.
15. Cost estimating, procurement & cost control.
16. Program and project management.
17. Mentoring and development of junior colleagues and continuing your own professional development.
We expect that you have experience working on the development of data centre projects throughout all stages of design and construction and that you will have had some experience of direct client and contractor interaction regarding topics such as:
18. Design of different cooling solutions including chilled water systems
19. PUE/WUE calculations and efficiencies
20. TIER levels of resilience and business continuity
21. Testing and commissioning
Desirable characteristics include:
22. Inquisitive nature and desire to investigate and research new opportunities, ways of working and technologies that enhance our offering.
23. Desire to develop the Data Centre business through attending industry events, speaking at conferences and developing relationships with industry partners.
Your Education/Profile:
24. Degree in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
25. Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience, most of which will be in design gained within a consultancy environment.
26. Chartered Engineer status (or final report and submission well progressed).
27. Team player.
28. A demonstrated track record in leading teams.
29. Experience of managing contractors and work on site (including understanding of the commissioning process and future maintenance considerations).
30. Organised and adaptable with a flexible approach to work.
31. Ability to meet strict deadlines.
32. Excellent communication and report writing skills.
33. Strong knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.
34. Demonstrated experience in the design (including BCAR requirements) of the Building Services Mechanical systems such as HVAC, public health, BMS/controls, etc.
35. As a senior MEP grade, a core knowledge of Building Services Electrical systems
36. Revit experience would be an advantage.
37. Minimum 5 years' experience working in the Irish Market essential.
What to expect at Arup
·A multicultural and informal working environment where you can develop professionally by being part of a team who enjoy what they do.
·Opportunities for short or long assignments at Arup’s offices and projects anywhere in the world.
·Employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme, which is dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
·Competitive performance-based salary growth.
·A strong corporate culture committed to its values: quality of work, holistic approach, humane organization, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and reasonable prosperity.
·Continuous training and professional development that will allow you to adapt to the growing needs of our clients as we embrace digital transformation.
You will be expected to become a member of a relevant and necessary professional organisation.