Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres
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Design and develop mechanical systems for large-scale data centres, including HVAC, cooling, piping, pumps, and thermal systems, ensuring compliance with ASME, ISO, and ASHRAE standards.
About this role
Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres
Location:Porto, Portugal
Employment Type:Full-Time, On-Site
Level:Junior / Senior / Lead
About the Role
We are hiringMechanical Engineers at Junior, Senior, and Lead levelsto join our engineering team in Porto, supporting the design and delivery oflarge-scale Data Centre and mission-critical projects.
You will work on complex multidisciplinary projects involvingHVAC, cooling systems, piping, pumps, machinery, and thermal systems, collaborating with international engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical systems including HVAC, cooling, piping, pumps, and thermal systems.
Prepare and validate mechanical calculations, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
Coordinate mechanical designs with Electrical, Structural, Civil, and other disciplines.
Ensure compliance withASME, ISO, ASHRAE, and applicable local standards.
Participate in design reviews, technical coordination, and risk assessments.
Support project delivery, technical documentation, and client coordination.
For Senior/Lead roles: mentor engineers, lead design activities, manage project deliverables, and provide technical leadership.
Requirements
Junior:3–5 years of mechanical design experience.
Senior:5–10 years of mechanical design experience with strong experience in large-scale projects.
Lead:10+ years of mechanical design experience with proven team leadership and project ownership.
All levels:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling, piping, pumps, and thermal systems.
Experience withAutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or similar design software.
Knowledge of ASME, ISO, and ASHRAE standards.
Experience in Data Centres, industrial, commercial, infrastructure, or other complex projects is highly desirable.
Strong English communication skills.
What We Offer
Competitive salaryaligned with experience.
Meal allowance: €10.20 per working dayvia meal card.
22 working days of paid annual leaveper calendar year, excluding Portuguese public holidays.
Private health insurancefor the employee, in accordance with CTS Europe policy.
Company laptop, required software licences, and other work equipment.
Additional benefits applicable underPortuguese law and CTS internal policies.
Professional growth and continuous training.
Opportunity to work oninternational Data Centre and mission-critical projects.
Collaborative and diverse international engineering environment.
Location:Porto, Portugal |Work Model:100% On-Site
Interested? Apply with your updated English CV/resume.
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