Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers, Compute Nordic
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About this role
Do you want to help shape the future of AI-driven data center infrastructure?
Barona is recruiting a Lead Mechanical Engineer for our client Compute Nordic, a growing
developer and operator of secure, sustainable, and carbon-neutral data center infrastructure in Northern Europe. This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role in the design and delivery of advanced cooling and mechanical systems for some of the world's most demanding mission-critical environments.
Responsibilities
- As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for mechanical systems within complex data center projects. You will work closely with clients, engineering partners, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to develop innovative and reliable solutions for modern hyperscale and AI data centers.
- Your responsibilities will include: Leading the development and coordination of mechanical systems for data center projects
- Providing technical expertise in HVAC, fire protection, and advanced cooling solutions
- Supporting the design of air-to-liquid and liquid-to-liquid cooling systems for
- high-density computing environments
- Reviewing and approving technical documentation, designs, and engineering deliverables
- Leading testing, commissioning, and factory acceptance activities
- Acting as the primary technical point of contact for key stakeholders throughout the
- project lifecycle
- In this role, you will contribute to the development of highly resilient and energy-efficient infrastructure that supports the growing demands of AI and high-performance computing.
Requirements
- To succeed in this role, you combine strong mechanical engineering expertise with the ability to make sound technical decisions and collaborate with stakeholders across international projects.
- We expect you to have: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Approximately 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and critical infrastructure proje