Mechanical Project Manager

Role Overview: As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Princeton Digital Group (PDG), you will be responsible for leading the design, operation, and optimization of mechanical infrastructure for mission-critical data centers. Your focus will be on ensuring high-availability cooling systems, energy efficiency, reliability, and compliance with global data centre standards. You will play a key role in delivering resilient and efficient mechanical solutions, leveraging your deep hands-on experience with large-scale data centers. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design, review, and approval of mechanical systems, including chilled water systems, air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, piping, heat exchangers, HSD system, and LC/CDU system. - Develop and review concept, schematic, and detailed designs for new and existing data centers. - Perform load calculations, airflow modeling, and redundancy analysis (N, N+1, 2N). - Support retrofit and expansion projects with minimal downtime. - Ensure 24/7 availability and reliability of mechanical systems in live data center environments. - Develop and review SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs. - Lead root cause analysis for mechanical failures and implement corrective actions. - Oversee commissioning, testing, and integrated systems testing (IST). - Drive improvements in PUE, WUE, and overall energy efficiency. - Implement best practices for free cooling, economization, and heat recovery. - Support sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction goals. - Manage consultants, contractors, and OEMs. - Review technical submittals, shop drawings, and method statements. - Support budgeting, cost estimation, and value engineering. - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. - Ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes such as ASHRAE (TC 9.9), NFPA, ISO, and local building and safety codes. - Participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. - Collaborate with electrical, IT, facilities, and operations teams. - Act as a subject matter expert for mechanical systems across the data center portfolio. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering (Masters preferred). - 10+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facilities. - Strong expertise in cooling systems for high-density data centers. - Hands-on experience with commissioning and live site operations. - Proficiency in engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and load calculation software. - Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Additional Company Details: Princeton Digital Group (PDG) is a leading developer and operator of Internet infrastructure with a strong presence in multiple countries across Asia. Backed by blue-chip investors, PDG offers an unparalleled platform for career growth and values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration among its employees. With a focus on governance and providing a safe work environment, PDG presents unlimited opportunities in Asias high-growth markets. Role Overview: As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Princeton Digital Group (PDG), you will be responsible for leading the design, operation, and optimization of mechanical infrastructure for mission-critical data centers. Your focus will be on ensuring high-availability cooling systems, energy efficiency, reliability, and compliance with global data centre standards. You will play a key role in delivering resilient and efficient mechanical solutions, leveraging your deep hands-on experience with large-scale data centers. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design, review, and approval of mechanical systems, including chilled water systems, air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, piping, heat exchangers, HSD system, and LC/CDU system. - Develop and review concept, schematic, and detailed designs for new and existing data centers. - Perform load calculations, airflow modeling, and redundancy analysis (N, N+1, 2N). - Support retrofit and expansion projects with minimal downtime. - Ensure 24/7 availability and reliability of mechanical systems in live data center environments. - Develop and review SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs. - Lead root cause analysis for mechanical failures and implement corrective actions. - Oversee commissioning, testing, and integrated systems testing (IST). - Drive improvements in PUE, WUE, and overall energy efficiency. - Implement best practices for free cooling, economization, and heat recovery. - Support sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction goals. - Manage consultants, contractors, and OEMs. - Review technical submittals, shop drawings, and method statements. - Support budgeting, cost estimation, and value engineering. - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. - Ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes such as ASHRAE (TC 9.9