Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

About the Role

Jacobs is at the forefront of solving critical global challenges, aiming to transform abstract ideas into impactful realities across diverse sectors including sustainable urban environments, resilient infrastructure, scientific innovation, and advanced manufacturing. We are particularly engaged in supporting the growing digital economy by delivering high-performing, sustainable data centres tailored for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and hyperscale technologies.

As Principal Mechanical Engineer focused on Data Centres, you will be instrumental in formulating innovative mechanical engineering solutions for next-generation data centre facilities across Australia and New Zealand. This senior position goes beyond project execution, involving strategic leadership, mentorship, and significant client engagement to advance Jacobs' position in a rapidly evolving market.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction and mechanical design of complex hyperscale, colocation, and mission-critical data centre projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams through all project stages from concept to commissioning ensuring efficient, resilient, and innovative engineering solutions.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams, leveraging global technical networks to meet reliability, energy efficiency, constructability, and operational performance targets.
• Play a key role in client relationship management, market positioning, and mentoring emerging leaders within the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated extensive experience in mechanical engineering for data centres, mission-critical, or advanced facility environments.
• Proven leadership in managing multifunctional design teams on large-scale engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems integral to mission-critical facilities and their infrastructure.
• Experience collaborating directly with hyperscale clients, developers, or major infrastructure owners.
• Exceptional commercial insight and client management skills.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation is preferable.

Work Environment and Culture

Jacobs offers flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model balancing office/project presence and remote work to promote work-life balance and productivity. The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety, actively fostering employee networks and providing support for all stages of life, including comprehensive wellbeing and family-related benefits. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, with cultural representatives welcome to participate in the interview process.