Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Capabilities
Mechanical
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#42133
Industry
Advanced Manufacturing
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
The world's appetite for digital infrastructure has never been greater.
Artificial intelligence, cloud computing and hyperscale technology are transforming how we live and work, creating unprecedented demand for resilient, sustainable and high-performing data centres. Behind every successful facility is an engineering team solving increasingly complex challenges in thermal management, energy efficiency, operational resilience and speed to market.
At Jacobs, we're helping define what's next.
Our Advanced Facilities business partners with many of the world's leading hyperscale technology companies, developers and operators to deliver mission-critical infrastructure that enables the digital economy.
As our Data Centre business continues to grow across Australia and New Zealand, we're looking for an exceptional Principal Mechanical Engineer to help shape the next generation of high-performance facilities.
This is far more than a senior engineering role.
It is an opportunity to influence the future direction of Jacobs' Data Centre business, work alongside recognised global technical leaders, strengthen trusted client relationships and help deliver some of the most technically advanced projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
If you're motivated by solving complex engineering challenges, enjoy leading talented multidisciplinary teams and want to leave a lasting impact on one of the world's fastest-growing industries, we'd love to hear from you.
As Principal – Mechanical (Data Centres), you'll provide technical, commercial and strategic leadership across Jacobs' Advanced Facilities portfolio throughout Australia and New Zealand.
You'll work closely with clients, project teams and our global technical network to develop innovative mechanical engineering solutions that deliver exceptional outcomes while strengthening Jacobs' position as a trusted advisor in the Data Centre market.
This is a highly influential role where your impact extends well beyond project delivery.
You'll help shape client relationships, grow our market presence, mentor future leaders, contribute to industry thought leadership and influence how mission-critical facilities are designed for the future.
Success will be measured not only by the projects you deliver, but by the capability you build, the people you develop and the confidence clients place in Jacobs.
What You'll Do
Lead complex mechanical design
Provide technical leadership across major hyperscale, colocation and mission-critical facility projects throughout Australia and New Zealand.
You'll lead multidisciplinary teams through every phase of project delivery—from concept design through commissioning—ensuring innovative, practical and resilient mechanical engineering solutions.
Your expertise will help clients achieve world-class outcomes in reliability, efficiency, constructability and long-term operational performance.
Here's what you'll need
Extensive experience delivering complex mechanical engineering projects within Data Centres, Mission Critical Facilities, Advanced Facilities or similarly demanding environments.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on major engineering projects.
Strong understanding of mission-critical mechanical systems and infrastructure.
Experience working directly with hyperscale clients, developers or major infrastructure owners.
Demonstrated commercial awareness and client relationship capability.
Degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation) preferred.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here .
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .
Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.
We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
Cultural Support:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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