Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta:
- Lead Mechanical Engineer at Compute Nordic responsible for leading design and delivery of mechanical and advanced cooling systems for hyperscale and AI data centers.
- The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering and approximately 10+ years' experience in mechanical engineering or mission‑critical infrastructure.
- Key responsibilities include acting as technical authority for HVAC and fire protection, designing air‑to‑liquid and liquid‑to‑liquid cooling, reviewing technical deliverables, and leading testing and commissioning.
- This is a full‑time permanent position based in Finland, Norway or elsewhere in the EU with remote work, up to 30% travel, and salary paid monthly.
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Job detailsEducation: Bachelor's degree
Work experience: 10 years
Language skills: English
Salary Period: Monthly
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Description
Do you want to help shape the future of AI-driven data center infrastructure?
Barona is recruiting a Lead Mechanical Engineer for our client Compute Nordic, a growing
developer and operator of secure, sustainable, and carbon-neutral data center infrastructure in Northern Europe. This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role in the design and delivery of advanced cooling and mechanical systems for some of the world's most demanding mission-critical environments.
Your role
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for mechanical systems within complex data center projects. You will work closely with clients, engineering partners, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to develop innovative and reliable solutions for modern hyperscale and AI data centers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development and coordination of mechanical systems for data center projects
- Providing technical expertise in HVAC, fire protection, and advanced cooling solutions
- Supporting the design of air-to-liquid and liquid-to-liquid cooling systems for
high-density computing environments
- Reviewing and approving technical documentation, designs, and engineering deliverables
- Leading testing, commissioning, and factory acceptance activities
- Acting as the primary technical point of contact for key stakeholders throughout the
project lifecycle
In this role, you will contribute to the development of highly resilient and energy-efficient infrastructure that supports the growing demands of AI and high-performance computing.
What we're looking for
To succeed in this role, you combine strong mechanical engineering expertise with the ability to make sound technical decisions and collaborate with stakeholders across international projects.
We expect you to have:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Approximately 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and critical infrastructure projects
- Experience from data centers or other mission-critical industries such as energy, power
generation, process industries, or EPC projects
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, cooling technologies, and mechanical
infrastructure
- Experience working with complex engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken
Why join Compute Nordic?
At Compute Nordic, you'll be part of a highly skilled international team working on projects that support the rapid growth of digital services and artificial intelligence. The company combines entrepreneurial agility with technically ambitious projects, providing an environment where experienced professionals can make a real impact.
You will gain exposure to cutting-edge data center technologies, collaborate with leading global clients, and play a key role in developing the infrastructure that powers tomorrow's digital world.
Location
You can be based in Finland, Norway, or elsewhere within the EU and work remotely. While the role offers flexibility, it also provides the opportunity to be closely involved in projects across Europe and beyond. Travel to customer sites, project locations, and supplier facilities is an integral part of the position and may account for up to 30% of your working time, depending on project phase and business needs.
Interested?
If you're ready to take a leading role in designing and delivering world-class data center infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
Become part of the team building the foundations of tomorrow's digital world.
Submit your application as soon as possible via the link below. We review applications on
an ongoing basis and will fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is
identified. The start date is flexible and can be agreed upon with the selected
candidate.
Please note that, due to data privacy regulations, we are unable to accept applications via email or WhatsApp.
Have questions about this job? Contact our recruiter
Katri Hyppänen
