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About the Role

Cundall is seeking an experienced and client-focused Associate with mechanical engineering expertise to join their data centre team in Melbourne. This full-time position offers the opportunity to play a leading role in the successful delivery of design solutions for significant global data centre projects.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading the mechanical design and delivery for hyperscale and enterprise-level data centres.
• Developing mechanical system designs, including HVAC, chilled water, direct-to-chip immersive cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Producing and reviewing mechanical schematics, reports, specifications, and equipment layouts.
• Coordinating with other disciplines to ensure integrated and efficient design solutions.
• Providing strategic input on design direction, energy efficiency, and sustainability measures, such as waste heat recovery and free cooling.
• Participating in site inspections, technical meetings, commissioning activities, and post-occupancy reviews.

Management and Client Engagement

This role involves:

• Managing and mentoring a team of mechanical engineers, focusing on design quality, performance, and professional development.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering long-term relationships and encouraging repeat business.
• Reviewing and approving designs to ensure adherence to relevant standards, regulations, and client specifications.
• Contributing to internal project management processes, including fee tracking, progress monitoring, and programme delivery.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess:

• Chartered Engineer status, with a degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Significant experience in a consulting engineering role, preferably within the data centre sector.
• A demonstrated ability to manage multiple medium to large-scale projects and less senior engineers, consistently meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Proven experience in producing schematic diagrams, preparing specifications and project reports, conducting site inspections and surveys, developing detailed designs, and leading project meetings.
• The capability to support project teams in designing and developing detailed and accurate solutions.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Cundall's Melbourne office, focusing on the data centre sector. The role requires close collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.