Mechanical Package Engineer / Lead – Data Centre Construction

Join UGL as we build a team that will the support the construction on some of Australia’s most complex data centre projects. Deliver critical building services projects with UGL — backed by strong pipeline, Tier 1 systems, and long-term career growth in Sydney

About the Role

As a Mechanical Package Engineer / Lead, you will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of the mechanical services package on a hyperscale data centre project. You will lead design coordination, procurement and construction of critical cooling infrastructure, ensuring performance, resilience and compliance in a mission-critical environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead delivery of the mechanical package, including HVAC, chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers and associated systems
• Drive design management and technical review to ensure compliance with performance, redundancy (N+1/2N) and client requirements
• Manage interfaces across mechanical, electrical, fire, structural and controls/ICT systems to ensure seamless integration
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor management and construction delivery of mechanical systems
• Lead commissioning activities, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), integrated systems testing (IST) and handover of mission-critical infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, project specifications and industry best practice for data centre cooling systems
• Identify and manage technical risks, value engineering opportunities and design optimisation initiatives

About You

• Tertiary qualified in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years’ experience in building services with exposure to data centres or mission-critical environments
• Strong expertise in HVAC and cooling systems, including chilled water systems, thermal management and redundancy strategies
• Proven track record delivering mechanical packages on complex, large-scale construction projects
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement and construction interfaces
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes and performance validation in critical environments
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving capability
• Ability to operate in high-pressure, fast-paced project environments

Why UGL?

Join UGL to deliver state-of-the-art data centre projects, working with industry leaders on some of Australia’s most technically complex infrastructure builds.

• Career-defining projects with major clients
• Clear progression into senior leadership and project roles
• Strong safety-first culture
• Collaborative, high-performing delivery teams
• Flexibility and wellbeing support

Next Steps

Pre-employment checks may include right to work, references, medical, drug & alcohol testing and criminal history checks.