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Mechanical Design Architect/Engineer - Data Center Cooling (Singapore)

Summary

Designs and optimizes cooling systems for data centers, focusing on air and liquid cooling solutions to support high-performance computing and sustainability goals.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Cooling Systems Architect to lead the design, optimisation, and scaling of cooling infrastructure for high-performance computing and cloud environments. This role focuses on delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable cooling solutions while supporting future growth and evolving technology requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop cooling system architectures and detailed designs from plant-level infrastructure through to rack-level cooling solutions. Design and optimise both air-cooled and liquid-cooled environments for high-density computing workloads. Support capacity planning and thermal management strategies to accommodate changing power and cooling demands. Select and size cooling equipment to meet performance, scalability, and efficiency objectives. Define operational strategies and system configurations to maximise energy and water efficiency. Perform engineering analyses, including airflow, thermal, hydraulic, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies. Create standardised design frameworks to improve delivery efficiency and reduce project costs. Develop forward-looking cooling strategies that support future technology and workload requirements. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver complex projects and achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Professional engineering certification is advantageous. Extensive experience in data centre design, including senior engineering or management responsibilities. Strong background in thermal modelling, airflow analysis, heat load calculations, hydraulic calculations, and CFD simulations. Experience designing critical mechanical infrastructure and associated support systems. Knowledge of a broad range of cooling technologies, including evaporative cooling, heat exchange systems, chillers, liquid cooling, and emerging cooling methods. Experience with plant operations, control philosophies, and system sequencing. Familiarity with energy modelling and sustainable building practices. Experience supporting large-scale or hyperscale data centre environments. Proficiency with engineering design and drafting tools such as AutoCAD. Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills. Willingness to travel as required.

If you are interested, kindly apply with your latest CV detailing your data center construction project experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact: Theodora Po (Lic. No R22107740 / EA No. 16S8194)

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