Designer Group

Engineering contractor delivering energy, data centres.

Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFrankfurt, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Level 7/8 degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar is required.
At least 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering on data centre projects is required.
A strong understanding of mechanical systems from a design or construction perspective is required.
The candidate must be capable of working as part of a team and independently.
Good knowledge of current mechanical standards within Ireland and Europe is required.

Responsibilities

Undertake a full design review of drawings, specifications, and schedules to ensure compliance with applicable standards and industry guides.
Develop engineering alternative solutions, including detailed calculations and sketches for client approval.
Review coordinated construction drawings and documentation.
Prepare requests for information and issue them to the client.
Review specialist supplier packages in detail for compliance with the project specification and applicable industry standards.
Prepare and monitor the procurement schedule in conjunction with the procurement team.
Prepare and monitor technical submittals for client approval.
Review the BCAR preliminary inspection plan and coordinate with the quality team.
Monitor LEED and BREEAM requirements and submittals as required.
Prepare operation and maintenance manuals.
Assist with client demonstrations.
Review and provide attendance during the commissioning stage.

Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre Project (Germany)

Designer Group · Frankfurt am Main, Germany · — · Posted 2026-11-02

Workplace: on_site

Department: Data Centre

Description

Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre Project (Germany)

Location: Germany
Sector: Data Centres

About Designer Group

Designer Group is a leading international Mechanical & Electrical engineering contractor delivering complex projects across Ireland, the UK, Germany and wider European markets.

With more than 1,000 colleagues across the Group, we partner with some of the world's leading organisations to deliver high-performance, technically complex engineering projects across the Data Centre, Life Sciences, Industrial and Commercial sectors.

As our Data Centre business continues to grow in Germany, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our project delivery team.

This is an opportunity to be involved in significant mechanical packages on major mission-critical data centre projects, working within an experienced international engineering and construction team.

Overview of duties

Undertake a full design review of drawings, specifications and schedules to ensure compliance with the applicable standards and industry guides.
Responsible for developing engineering alternative solutions, including detailed calculations and sketches for client approval.
Review of the coordinated construction drawings and documentation.
Prepare RFI’s and issue to the client.
Detailed review of specialist supplier packages for compliance with project specification and applicable industry standards.
Prepare and monitor procurement schedule in conjunction with the procurement team.
Prepare and monitor technical submittals for approval by the client.
Review BCAR preliminary inspection plan and coordinate with the quality team.
Monitor LEED and BREEAM requirements and submittals as required.
Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals.
Assistance with client demonstrations.
Review and provide attendance during commissioning stage.

Requirements

A Level 7/8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering on Data Centre projects
Strong understanding of mechanical systems from a design or construction perspective.
Capable of working as part of a team and on own initiative.
Good knowledge of the current mechanical standards within Ireland and Europe

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About the Company

Designer Group

Engineering contractor delivering energy, data centres.

Designer Group is an Irish-owned engineering contractor that carries out large-scale projects in energy and industrial sectors, data centres, and building services. It manages end-to-end delivery—from planning and design to construction and handover—focused on safety, schedule adherence, and staying within budget. The company works across Ireland, the UK, Europe, Africa, and North America, partnering with global leaders to build mission-critical infrastructure and sustainable building systems using turnkey solutions and modular delivery. Its teams are experienced, accountable, and take ownership to deliver reliably at every stage. More than 80% of work comes from repeat clients, reflecting long-standing relationships and a focus on consistency and risk management. Designer Group aims to provide projects that perform without compromise, with clear execution, measurable outcomes, and confidence for clients throughout the process.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1992

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