Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

Clear is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and coordination of mechanical, public health and fire life safety systems across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design. The successful candidate will manage complex building services projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure designs meet regional codes and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end mechanical design process, covering chilled water systems, HVAC, fire suppression, drainage and public health systems.
• Develop and review design drawings, calculations and specifications, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements.
• Review and validate third-party or existing design packages, identifying gaps, errors or areas for improvement.
• Support the BIM/Revit team with technical guidance on coordinated models, single-line diagrams and MEP layouts.
• Own the RFI process: issue, track and resolve queries with clients and consultants.
• Act as the main technical contact with the Technical Director, present design proposals and manage changes caused by site conditions or clashes.
• Drive coordination across engineering disciplines, identify value engineering opportunities and support the estimation/bid team during tender preparation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of design experience in the construction industry; prior exposure to data centers or other mission-critical facilities is a strong advantage.
• Solid technical grounding in chilled water, HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills, comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment.

Required skills

• AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks (including MTO/quantity review)
• General MS Office proficiency