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Principal Engineer - Mechanical, Data Centers

Centurion, 263A WEST AVENUE, za💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior mechanical engineering lead responsible for high-quality design outputs, technical reviews, and feasibility studies for data center projects.

Role type

Principal Engineer (Mechanical, Data Centers)

Builds

Data center mechanical systems (HVAC, Wet Services, Fire)

Domain

Infrastructure / Data Centers / Mechanical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical engineering design, HVAC, Wet Services, Fire protection systems, technical specification preparation, feasibility studies, quality control reviews, budget monitoring, construction cost estimation, interdisciplinary coordination, client communication, project management, Earned Value Management

Preferred skills

ECSA professional registration, experience in all three main mechanical engineering disciplines

Technologies

Industry standard design tools, Earned Value Management systems

Responsibilities

Perform quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings, prepare technical specification sections, develop construction cost estimates, coordinate with other disciplines to ensure no design gaps, liaise with authorities for permits, support business development and proposals, act as Project Manager for small to medium projects, mentor technical staff

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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