Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres

Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres

Location: Porto, Portugal

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Level: Junior / Senior / Lead

About the Role

We are hiring Mechanical Engineers at Junior, Senior, and Lead levels to join our engineering team in Porto, supporting the design and delivery of large-scale Data Centre and mission-critical projects.

You will work on complex multidisciplinary projects involving HVAC, cooling systems, piping, pumps, machinery, and thermal systems, collaborating with international engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems including HVAC, cooling, piping, pumps, and thermal systems.

• Prepare and validate mechanical calculations, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.

• Coordinate mechanical designs with Electrical, Structural, Civil, and other disciplines.

• Ensure compliance with ASME, ISO, ASHRAE, and applicable local standards.

• Participate in design reviews, technical coordination, and risk assessments.

• Support project delivery, technical documentation, and client coordination.

• For Senior/Lead roles: mentor engineers, lead design activities, manage project deliverables, and provide technical leadership.

Requirements

Junior: 3–5 years of mechanical design experience.

Senior: 5–10 years of mechanical design experience with strong experience in large-scale projects.

Lead: 10+ years of mechanical design experience with proven team leadership and project ownership.

All levels:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling, piping, pumps, and thermal systems.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or similar design software.

• Knowledge of ASME, ISO, and ASHRAE standards.

• Experience in Data Centres, industrial, commercial, infrastructure, or other complex projects is highly desirable.

• Strong English communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.

• Meal allowance: €10.20 per working day via meal card.

• 22 working days of paid annual leave per calendar year, excluding Portuguese public holidays.

• Private health insurance for the employee, in accordance with CTS Europe policy.

• Company laptop, required software licences, and other work equipment.

• Additional benefits applicable under Portuguese law and CTS internal policies.

• Professional growth and continuous training.

• Opportunity to work on international Data Centre and mission-critical projects.

• Collaborative and diverse international engineering environment.

Location: Porto, Portugal | Work Model: 100% On-Site

Interested? Apply with your updated English CV/resume.