Mechanical Design Engineer

Reference: 30835054238_1789637904

Mechanical Design Engineers - Hyperscale Data Centres

South Africa | 100% Remote
Permanent | Multiple Hires
International Projects across Europe

We're recruiting experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a growing international engineering business delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across Europe.

The Role:

Mechanical building services design for hyperscale data centres.

HVAC, cooling, ventilation and mechanical infrastructure design.

Engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.

Coordination with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines.

Collaboration with international multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Requirements:

Proven data centre design experience - ESSENTIAL.

Strong mechanical building services/HVAC design experience.

Experience with engineering calculations and technical documentation.

Proficiency in relevant design software.

Ability to work independently in a remote international team.

What's on Offer?:

100% remote from South Africa
Major European hyperscale projects
Permanent or freelance options
Strong pipeline of international work

R3,000 Referral Fee
Know a Mechanical Design Engineer with data centre experience? Refer them to us and receive R3,000 for a successful referral.

Multiple hires | Shortlisting within one week

If you're an experienced South African Mechanical Design Engineer ready to work on major international data centre projects, get in touch with your CV.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 17/09/2026
Reference: 30835054238_1789637904

Mechanical Design Engineer

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