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About the Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre Role

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Data Centre projects to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves leading and overseeing all mechanical engineering and construction activities for large-scale Data Centre developments. The role focuses on ensuring the reliable and continuous operation of mission-critical facilities through expert management of mechanical systems.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will manage the design review, installation, testing, commissioning, and delivery of critical mechanical systems essential for the reliable and continuous operation of mission-critical facilities. This position requires close collaboration with project managers, construction teams, consultants, subcontractors, commissioning engineers, and client representatives to ensure all mechanical works align with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation, coordination, and delivery of all mechanical systems within Data Centre environments, including chilled water systems, air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, piping, HVAC equipment, ventilation systems, fuel systems, plumbing systems, drainage systems, and fire protection infrastructure.
• Ensure all systems are installed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, manufacturers’ recommendations, and industry best practices, supporting the operational requirements of mission-critical facilities.
• Manage day-to-day mechanical construction activities and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, construction progress, productivity, quality compliance, and resource allocation to ensure mechanical works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate closely with CSA, electrical, and commissioning teams to manage interfaces between disciplines and ensure seamless integration of building systems and critical infrastructure.

Design Review and Technical Coordination

• Review and evaluate engineering designs, technical specifications, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and construction procedures for compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Identify potential design conflicts, resolve technical issues, support constructability reviews, and contribute to value engineering initiatives that enhance project efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Work closely with design consultants and equipment vendors to ensure timely technical support and successful project execution.

Testing, Commissioning, and Operational Readiness

• Play a key role in supporting testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational readiness activities.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning inspections, system start-up procedures, performance testing, functional testing, and commissioning activities for all mechanical systems.
• Collaborate closely with commissioning teams to ensure systems perform in accordance with design criteria, reliability standards, and client operational requirements.
• Ensure critical cooling systems achieve required redundancy, resilience, and performance objectives prior to facility energization and handover.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in mechanical construction and engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience working on large-scale Data Centre, mission-critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing critical cooling systems, HVAC infrastructure, fuel systems, and commissioning activities within mission-critical environments is essential.