Daikin Europe

Data Center Design Engineer – Cooling Systems

Daikin Europe

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Riyadh • Saudi Arabia

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Tech Stack

Airflow

About the role

  • Lead the conceptual, detailed, and execution-stage design of advanced data centre cooling and associated infrastructure systems
  • Collaborate closely with hyperscale clients, consultants, contractors, and internal product teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and energy-efficient facilities aligned with international standards and regional regulatory requirements
  • Design chilled water, DX, Adiabatic, IEEC, and Liquid Cooling Systems
  • Perform load calculations, equipment sizing, and hydraulic analysis
  • Develop redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N, 2N+1) aligned with uptime requirements
  • Support high-density environments (30 - 100 kW per rack and above)
  • Optimize airflow management, containment strategies, and white space layouts
  • Conduct or review CFD simulations for airflow and thermal performance
  • Interface with MV/LV power distribution designs
  • Coordinate integration of UPS, generators, transformers, PDUs, and busways
  • Support grounding, bonding, and system resilience strategies
  • Produce complete design packages: schematics, datasheets, BOQs, and control sequences
  • Develop BIM models using Revit and prepare AutoCAD drawings
  • Coordinate with architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines
  • Participate in technical workshops, design reviews, and value engineering sessions
  • Provide technical clarifications to procurement and construction teams
  • Support FAT, SAT, IST, and commissioning activities with compliance to ASHRAE TC9.9 guidelines, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, NFPA codes, TIA-942 standards, and local AHJ requirements in KSA & UAE.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Center Cooling System Design, Mission-critical or telecom facilities, Industrial MEP infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience in cooling system design for critical facilities
  • Practical knowledge of redundancy concepts and Tier methodologies
  • Strong BIM/Revit capability (mandatory)
  • Exposure to CFD tools (6Sigma, ANSYS, Icepak) is preferred
  • Experience with high-density cooling solutions is highly valued
  • Knowledge of GCC HVAC market and Daikin product range is an advantage
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders
  • Structured, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deliverables
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of lifecycle efficiency.
Benefits
  • Positive work environment backed by trust
  • Opportunities to learn and grow
  • Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data centre cooling designload calculationsequipment sizinghydraulic analysisredundancy strategiesairflow managementCFD simulationsBIM modelingAutoCADcooling system design
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsclient engagementdetail-orientedproject managementcommunication skillspresentation skillscommercial awareness
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringASHRAE TC9.9 complianceUptime Institute Tier StandardsNFPA codesTIA-942 standards