Senior Mechanical Engineer – Permanent – Watford, UK - Data Centres - £40,000.00 - £50,000.00 p/aWe are currently supporting a specialist engineering and project delivery company supporting mission-critical construction and infrastructure projects across complex technical environments. The organisation provides installation, coordination and engineering expertise to help deliver high-quality projects safely, efficiently and on schedule.
We are looking for Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our client’s team and support their current project in Watford.
What you’ll do:
- Design, analyse, and develop Rear Door Heat Exchanger (RDHx) systems, including chilled water distribution, piping layouts, control strategies, and rack integration; produce detailed engineering drawings and documentation from concept through to deployment
- Lead thermal modelling and performance analysis for high-density racks; validate RDHx capacity against IT loads and environmental conditions
- Research emerging liquid cooling technologies (e.g., direct-to-chip, immersion, hybrid systems) and recommend improvements or enhancements to RDHx solutions
- Develop and present multiple cooling design strategies (rack-level and row-level); collaborate with stakeholders to define optimal deployment approaches
What you’ll need:
- Extensive mechanical engineering design experience, with a strong focus on data centre cooling or HVAC systems
- Proven experience designing or implementing liquid cooling solutions, preferably RDHx or other rack-level cooling technologies is preferred
- Strong experience with chilled water systems, heat exchangers, and fluid distribution systems
- Experience with 3D CAD and drafting tools (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent) Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Centre
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