Mechanical Engineer, Equinix

• We’re particularly interested in candidates with strong critical infrastructure experience, but we’re open to a wide range of backgrounds – including those from design consultancy environments who are keen to bring their expertise into a data centre setting
• Proven experience across mechanical system design, operations, maintenance, and project delivery – ideally within data centres or other mission-critical environments
• We also welcome candidates from design consultancy or adjacent industries looking to bring their expertise into a new and evolving environment
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• We’re looking for a passionate and driven engineering professional to join our team, working at the heart of our critical infrastructure environments
• In this role, you’ll play a key part across the full lifecycle of engineering delivery – from planning and system design through to implementation, maintenance, and ongoing optimisation
• You’ll lead smaller-scale projects and support the rollout of engineering initiatives, while also contributing to the development of engineering standards, policies, and best practices
• Collaboration is central to this role – you’ll work closely with design engineering, site engineering, construction, and operations teams, as well as external vendors and consultants, to deliver exceptional outcomes
• This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with project leadership, helping to shape both day-to-day operations and the longer-term direction of our data centre environments
• Project Management:
• Support the delivery and coordination of engineering projects and initiatives
• Provide leadership to ensure projects meet or exceed expectations in terms of quality, safety, and timelines
• System Operation & Work Practices (including Capacity Planning):
• Carry out complex maintenance and repairs across engineering systems
• Develop scopes of work (SOWs) for maintenance, replacement, and construction activities
• Apply Equinix processes and procedures to resolve non-routine or complex issues
• Champion and uphold safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. LOTO, MSDS understanding)
• Identify power and cooling constraints alongside capacity and site engineering teams, helping shape practical solutions
• Training & Development:
• Support the onboarding and development of new team members
• Continue building expertise through hands-on experience, vendor training, and knowledge sharing
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in specific systems and support the development of others
• Contract Administration:
• Support effective contract administration, including the creation, review, and tracking of contracts, change orders, and cost forecasts
• Leadership & Communication (including Vendor Management):
• Mentor and support more junior engineers
• Coordinate and guide internal teams and external partners (contractors, design teams, suppliers, etc.)
• Communicate effectively across functions, including contributing to SOP development and technical documentation
• Engage with stakeholders across the business, including occasional senior-level communications
• Policy & Procedure:
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and standards
• Ensure adherence through documentation reviews, commissioning activities, and site inspections
• Problem Solving:
• Take ownership of complex, cross-functional challenges
• Proactively identify risks and recommend system-level improvements
• Evaluate solutions and validate suitability for implementation
• Technical Expertise:
• Maintain and deepen expert-level knowledge across key systems
• Act as a go-to technical expert within the team
• Share knowledge through internal sessions or external industry forums where appropriate