Principal Engineer Mechanical - Data Center - Dubai
Core
Principal Mechanical Engineer leading end-to-end HVAC design, cooling strategy, and lifecycle ownership for mission-critical data centers and high-density AI cooling systems.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Data Center Cooling)
Builds
Chilled water plants, direct liquid cooling (DLC) systems, CDU systems, hybrid architectures, and heat rejection solutions for hyperscale facilities.
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Mechanical Engineering / High-Density AI Cooling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chilled water plant design, Direct liquid cooling (DLC) systems, High-density AI cooling (40-142 kW/rack), CFD studies, BIM coordination (Revit LOD350), Hydraulic modelling, Thermal load calculations, UAE regulatory compliance (ZLD, PUE), Cross-discipline technical leadership
Preferred skills
Immersion cooling commissioning, High-temperature DLC integration, LEED AP M+E certification, KSA regulatory knowledge
Technologies
Revit, AutoCAD, CFD tools, BMS/EMS systems
Responsibilities
Lead design reviews and strategy presentations with clients, Own complete mechanical design from concept to IFC, Perform thermal load calculations and CFD studies, Lead multidisciplinary coordination across electrical, structural, and fire teams, Mentor mechanical and HVAC engineers, Establish design guidelines and standards
Seniority
Principal, technical lead & mentorship
