Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Design

About the role

RED, an international M&E consultancy, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join its Manila office. You will work on cutting‑edge data‑center projects, driving research, design and implementation of low‑carbon mechanical and electrical solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to R&D projects focused on mechanical and electrical installations for data centres.
• Research emerging technologies, including renewables, AI and liquid‑cooling, and integrate them into test designs.
• Develop innovative designs that minimise environmental impact and support net‑zero carbon goals.
• Collaborate with RED project teams to embed new solutions into live projects.
• Perform whole‑life‑cycle analysis (WLCA) and maintain the RED library of concept designs.
• Prepare technical presentations, white papers and industry articles.
• Ensure engineering calculations and drawings meet industry and legal standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor, MSc/MEng or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering discipline.
• Member or candidate of CIBSE, IMechE or IET.
• Minimum 2 years experience in building‑services design, with at least 1 year in data‑centre design.
• Strong research ability and innovative thinking.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Data‑centre design
• Renewable energy technologies
• Artificial Intelligence applications
• Liquid‑cooling technologies
• Whole‑life‑cycle analysis (WLCA)
• Engineering calculations and technical drawing