Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Design – Oslo, Norway

An established and rapidly growing engineering firm specialising in the design and delivery of high-performance data centres across Europe is seeking an experienced, innovative, and resourceful Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the team in Oslo, Norway. This is a full-time, permanent role offering exciting challenges in a dynamic, international environment.

This position provides a unique opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge design team contributing to some of the largest and most technically complex data centre projects in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate that mechanical designs comply with all specifications, contracts, and industry standards.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory codes and best practice guidelines across all phases of delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop technical concepts and layouts.
• Manage a portfolio of data centre designs, ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
• Lead initiatives to enhance cost-efficiency, performance, and design standardisation.
• Produce complete system designs from initial technical requirements.
• Draft technical specifications, reports, and documentation.
• Provide support to the bid and tender process with relevant design input.
• Required Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 2 years working on data centre projects.
• Strong background in mission-critical environments or industrial facility design.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of quality and precision.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate design standards and technical requirements to both internal teams and external partners.
• Expertise in mechanical cooling strategies, air handling, and air treatment technologies.
• Solid understanding of MEP systems supporting mission-critical facilities, including:
• Water treatment and plumbing systems
• Electrical installations and their integration with mechanical design
• Fire safety systems and their spatial and operational impact
• Acoustics, structural implications, and spatial integration of mechanical systems
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with international standards for data centre design such as ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, TIA, and EN50600.

What’s on Offer:

• €80,000 – €85.000 + Accommodation + Transport + Rotation 17/4 + €1,000 Living Cost p/m
• A permanent role with strong potential for professional development in a future-focused sector.
• The opportunity to work on large-scale data centre projects with a talented, international team.
• Based in central Oslo, with exposure to projects across Northern Europe.
• Join a company that’s helping shape the digital infrastructure of the future. Be part of a driven and supportive team working on industry-defining projects.

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