DescriptionTeam Overview:The Design department is responsible for developing innovative, practical, and fully coordinated mechanical and electrical building services solutions tailored to each project. Working closely with clients, project teams, and the BIM department, the design team transforms concepts into detailed, build-ready technical designs that meet regulatory standards, client specifications, and sustainability goals. Their work underpins the technical accuracy and efficiency of our installations, ensuring seamless integration from planning through to construction.Role Overview:As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality design solutions for modular chilled water pipework systems and turnkey plantroom packages.Job Title | Mechanical Engineer (Data Centres)Location | Dundalk, Co. LouthHours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pmSalary | Competitive Depending on ExperienceResponsible to | Building Services ManagerWhat You'll be DoingResponsible for the design and development of chilled water pipework and modular, skid-based cooling solutions for data centres, including turnkey prefabricated plantrooms with associated MEP infrastructure. The role involves carrying out thermal and hydraulic analysis, feasibility studies, and detailed mechanical calculations; producing coordinated schematics, layouts, BIM models, and fabrication drawings; and collaborating closely with electrical, BMS, structural, architectural, and MEP stakeholders to ensure efficient, clash-free designs. It also includes equipment selection, preparation of technical submittals, client and supplier liaison, oversight of fabrication and commissioning strategies in line with industry standards, and providing ongoing technical input through project coordination meetings while staying informed of advances in modular and offsite construction.About Alternative HeatWith over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer. We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.