Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Shape the future of hyperscale infrastructure. As demand for AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continues to grow, we're expanding our Mechanical Engineering team in Abu Dhabi. This is an opportunity to work on some of the world's largest and most technically challenging hyperscale and mission-critical data centre projects. You'll be involved from concept through detailed design, collaborating with industry-leading clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient engineering solutions. If you're passionate about mechanical design, thrive in a collaborative consultancy environment, and want to influence the next generation of data centre infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you? At Black & White Engineering, you'll have the opportunity to: • Design and deliver large-scale hyperscale and mission-critical data centre projects across the Middle East and internationally. • Take ownership of mechanical design from concept through IFC, commissioning support, and technical delivery. • Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams including electrical, structural, civil, BIM, ICT, and sustainability specialists. • Develop innovative cooling solutions supporting AI workloads, high-density computing, and next-generation data centre technologies. • Engage directly with global clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. • Contribute to sustainable engineering solutions focused on energy efficiency, resilience, and operational excellence. • Continue developing your technical expertise while progressing your career within a growing international consultancy. What you'll be doing As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical engineering solutions across complex data centre projects. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading the mechanical design of hyperscale and mission-critical data centres from concept through detailed design and IFC documentation. • Designing chilled water systems, cooling plants, heat rejection systems, ventilation systems, and high-density cooling infrastructure. • Producing and reviewing Basis of Design (BOD), Design Basis Reports (DBR), technical specifications, equipment schedules, calculations, and engineering reports. • Performing HVAC load calculations, hydraulic calculations, ventilation calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection. • Supporting the integration of advanced cooling technologies including Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DCLC), Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx), In-Row Cooling, Fan Wall Units, and CDU systems. • Coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure fully integrated project delivery. • Participating in design reviews, technical workshops, value engineering, and client presentations. • Reviewing vendor submissions and supporting equipment selection throughout the project lifecycle. • Supporting commissioning activities, responding to technical queries, and providing construction phase engineering support. • Ensuring designs comply with international codes, client standards, and internal quality management procedures. What we're looking for You'll ideally bring: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering. • Around 8–12 years of experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment. • Strong experience delivering hyperscale or mission-critical data centre projects. • Proven experience designing chilled water systems, HVAC systems, cooling plants, and mechanical infrastructure. • Understanding of high-density cooling technologies including liquid cooling and AI-ready infrastructure. • Knowledge of ASHRAE, TIA-942, NFPA, SMACNA, and other relevant international standards. • Experience producing detailed engineering calculations, technical reports, and IFC documentation. • Proficiency with engineering software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Carrier HAP, IES, Pipe-Flo, or equivalent design tools. • Strong communication skills with experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary project teams. • Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical excellence within engineering teams is desirable. About Black & White Engineering Black & White Engineering is a leading global engineering consultancy specialising in the design of mission-critical and high-performance built environments. With offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the UK, we deliver innovative engineering solutions for some of the world's most complex and technically demanding projects. Our expertise spans Data Centres, Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Aviation, and Critical Systems, with data centres forming a significant part of our global portfolio. Our culture is built around five core values: • Accountability • Integrity • Simplicity • Supportive • Quality We believe our people are our greatest strength and are committed to providing an environment where talented engineers can develop, collaborate, and build long-term careers. Ready to build what's next? If you're looking to work on world-class hyperscale data centre projects while advancing your career with one of the industry's leading engineering consultancies, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of Black & White Engineering's continued growth across the Middle East. Show more Show less

Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Around 8–12 years of experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment. Strong experience delivering hyperscale or mission-critical data centre projects. Proven experience designing chilled water systems, HVAC systems, cooling plants, and mechanical infrastructure. Understanding of high-density cooling technologies including liquid cooling and AI-ready infrastructure. Knowledge of ASHRAE, TIA-942, NFPA, SMACNA, and other relevant international standards. Experience producing detailed engineering calculations, technical reports, and IFC documentation. Proficiency with engineering software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Carrier HAP, IES, Pipe-Flo, or equivalent design tools. Strong communication skills with experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary project teams. Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical excellence within engineering teams is desirable.

Leading the mechanical design of hyperscale and mission-critical data centres from concept through detailed design and IFC documentation. Designing chilled water systems, cooling plants, heat rejection systems, ventilation systems, and high-density cooling infrastructure. Producing and reviewing Basis of Design (BOD), Design Basis Reports (DBR), technical specifications, equipment schedules, calculations, and engineering reports. Performing HVAC load calculations, hydraulic calculations, ventilation calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection. Supporting the integration of advanced cooling technologies including Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DCLC), Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx), In-Row Cooling, Fan Wall Units, and CDU systems. Coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure fully integrated project delivery. Participating in design reviews, technical workshops, value engineering, and client presentations. Reviewing vendor submissions and supporting equipment selection throughout the project lifecycle. Supporting commissioning activities, responding to technical queries, and providing construction phase engineering support. Ensuring designs comply with international codes, client standards, and internal quality management procedures.