Principal Mechanical Engineer – Mission Critical Facilities

Engineering
United Arab Emirates
April 14, 2026
Full Time

Job Overview

Job Description

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer –Mission Critical Facilities to join our Dubai office. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert and technical leader in data center design, leading multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex, high-efficiency, and resilient mechanical systems from concept to IFC.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the mechanical design team for data center projects, providing technical direction, mentorship, and quality assurance.
  • Serve as the technical authority on all aspects of data center mechanical systems, including cooling, ventilation, and containment.
  • Develop highly reliable, energy‑efficient cooling strategies (air‑cooled, liquid‑cooled, immersion, and hybrid systems).
  • Ensure designs comply with international standards and Tier III / Tier IV certification requirements (Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, TIA‑942).
  • Drive design innovation focused on sustainability, low PUE/WUE, and renewable energy integration.
  • Oversee mechanical load calculations, system modeling, and equipment selection using BIM and CFD tools.
  • Collaborate closely with electrical, structural, architectural, and specialist teams to deliver fully integrated designs.
  • Engage with clients, present design concepts, and ensure project objectives, timelines, and quality expectations are met.
  • Manage authority submissions, technical reviews, and design risk assessments.
  • Support business development efforts and proposals for data center pursuits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 8 years dedicated to data center design.
  • Proven expertise in data center cooling technologies and critical environment design.
  • Certified in one or more of the following is an advantage: CDCDP®, DCDC®, ATD.
  • Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, IES, and CFD platforms (6SigmaRoom, Autodesk CFD).
  • Strong understanding of Uptime Institute Tier Standards, ASHRAE guidelines, and TIA‑942.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client‑facing skills.
  • Commitment to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement in design.

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2026-04-10 07:35:24

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