Lead Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Data Centres

Location: Sweden - Hybrid/Remote working

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering large-scale hyperscale Data Centre projects across Sweden.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of complex mechanical systems, lead design activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring mechanical designs meet the highest standards of performance, efficiency, reliability and compliance within mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical design of large-scale Data Centre projects, from concept design through detailed design and construction support.
• Oversee the design and coordination of HVAC, chilled water, cooling, ventilation and mechanical infrastructure systems.
• Develop and review mechanical design calculations, technical specifications, equipment schedules, drawings and design documentation.
• Provide technical leadership to mechanical engineers, designers and external consultants.
• Coordinate with electrical, CSA, architectural and construction teams to ensure fully integrated design solutions.
• Manage design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project programmes, budgets and technical requirements.
• Review contractor and subcontractor design submissions, identifying technical risks and resolving design issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Swedish and European building regulations, industry standards and engineering best practices.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, client presentations and value engineering workshops.
• Support procurement activities through technical evaluations and equipment selection.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Drive innovation, energy efficiency and sustainable mechanical design solutions.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in mechanical building services design, ideally within Data Centres, mission-critical facilities or large-scale industrial projects.
• Proven experience leading mechanical design packages and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Strong technical knowledge of:

• HVAC and ventilation systems
• Chilled water and cooling distribution systems
• CRAC / CRAH units and precision cooling
• Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
• Pumps, pipework and associated mechanical equipment
• Energy efficiency and cooling resilience
• Experience managing mechanical design activities from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design software, such as Revit, AutoCAD and BIM platforms.
• Strong understanding of European mechanical design standards and relevant Swedish regulations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within demanding project schedules.