Principal Mechanical Engineer

AESG
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Client relationship management","Technical advisory","Business development","Stakeholder management","Multidisciplinary coordination"]

Lead mechanical systems design for mission-critical data center projects across the EMEA region, covering cooling infrastructure, HVAC, fire suppression, and plumbing across multiple delivery models. Serve as a senior client-facing technical lead, providing advisory during procurement, design review, and construction (including RFI/submittal support). Drive multidisciplinary coordination and supervise/mentor engineering teams, while supporting business development through proposals, presentations, and fee negotiations.

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AESG
AESG
5 months ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead mechanical systems design for mission-critical data center projects across the EMEA region, covering cooling infrastructure, HVAC, fire suppression, and plumbing across multiple delivery models. Serve as a senior client-facing technical lead, providing advisory during procurement, design review, and construction (including RFI/submittal support). Drive multidisciplinary coordination and supervise/mentor engineering teams, while supporting business development through proposals, presentations, and fee negotiations.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead mechanical systems design for data center and mission-critical projects across delivery models, including cooling infrastructure, HVAC, fire suppression, and plumbing systems.
  • •Serve as a senior client-facing technical lead managing relationships with data center owners, operators, developers, and construction contractors throughout project lifecycles.
  • •Provide technical advisory services during procurement, design review, and construction, including contractor submittal reviews, RFI resolution, and technical assurance.
  • •Lead multidisciplinary coordination to ensure integration between mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, and other design disciplines.
  • •Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering teams by providing technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering design experience focused on data centers and mission-critical facilities.
  • •Deep expertise in data center mechanical systems including chilled water plants, air handling/distribution (CRAH/CRAC), high-density cooling (direct liquid cooling, rear-door heat exchangers), and fire suppression (clean agent, water-based).
  • •Strong technical foundation in load calculations, thermal modelling, pipe sizing, hydraulic calculations, and system balancing for mission-critical environments.
  • •Experience delivering projects for major data center owners/operators/developers across design-build, design-bid-build, and advisory engagements.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related); Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) status strongly preferred.
Experience:Data centresMission-critical facilitiesGCCEMEADesign-buildDesign-bid-build
Education:Bachelor's in mechanical engineering
Skills:Client relationship managementTechnical advisoryBusiness developmentStakeholder managementMultidisciplinary coordination
Certifications:Chartered Engineer (CEng)Professional Engineer (PE)
Tech Stack:ASHRAE 90.1ASHRAE TC 9.9NFPAPUEDCiEChilled water plant designCRAH/CRAC unitsDirect liquid coolingRear-door heat exchangersEconomizersFree coolingClean agentWater-based fire suppression

Company Brief

AESG
AESG is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing sustainability, environmental, fire and life safety, acoustic, façade, and commissioning services for the built environment. It supports developers, architects, and contractors across major real estate and infrastructure projects.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2009
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