Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre | Experienced Only.

This is a developing mechanical engineering role based in PPA's France office, responsible for progressing mechanical design tasks for data centre and mission-critical facilities in France and wider Europe with increasing independence.

The role delivers design work across project stages under the guidance of senior engineers, while building towards independent ownership of design packages.

The successful candidate will

• Progress mechanical design tasks across data centre and mission-critical projects
• Take increasing ownership of design packages with senior engineer oversight
• Coordinate with other disciplines on day-to-day design matters
• Support technical documentation, submissions and site queries
• Continue to build technical depth in data centre mechanical systems

Job Accountabilities

Design Delivery

• Develop mechanical calculations, specifications and drawings with increasing independence.
• Support concept, schematic and detailed design deliverables across project stages.
• Check design outputs for compliance with French and international standards.
• Contribute to resolving design and coordination queries.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day with electrical, public health, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and technical reviews.
• Support project leads with progress tracking and documentation.

Technical Development

• Deepen technical knowledge of data centre mechanical systems and French regulatory requirements.
• Support and mentor Associate Engineers on design tasks.
• Progress towards full professional accreditation.

Construction Support

• Support construction-stage design queries and technical clarifications.
• Participate in site visits under senior engineer guidance where required.

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience required across:

• Data Centre and mission-critical mechanical systems and design principles.
• Resilience and redundancy philosophies (N+1, 2N).
• HVAC system design fundamentals and energy-efficient solutions.
• Mechanical plant selection and equipment sizing basics.
• French building and environmental regulations (RE2020, ICPE) and relevant international standards (ASHRAE, EN 50600).

Qualifications & Education

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (accredited university).

Experience

• 3–6 years of relevant consultancy experience.
• Demonstrated involvement in Data Centre / mission-critical mechanical design.
• Experience coordinating with other disciplines on live projects.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working towards or holding early-stage professional accreditation.
• Good working knowledge of French codes and client base.
• Sound technical writing and documentation skills.
• Fluency in French and good working English is required.