Junior Mechanical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres)
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Job description
Haskoning is a global leader in the design and engineering of Mission Critical Facilities, particularly in the data centre industry. Our dedicated MCF Data Centre team collaborates with top data centre providers across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the UK to create innovative and sustainable solutions. As digital technologies continue to drive global growth, we are expanding our team and offer exciting opportunities for experienced professionals to join us in key locations such as the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and South Africa.
What you will do as a Junior Mechanical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres)
As a Junior Mechanical Engineer you must prove yourself to some of the most demanding customers in the world and work pro-actively with our colleagues across the globe. Beyond the standard features of a building, our MCF projects require specific and advanced knowledge and skills. What our clients have in common, is the need for a proactive Mechanical Engineer. With your technical and 3D/ BIM modelling skills, you know how to efficiently engineer and model design. Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Engineering the mechanical design in project teams. Of course, under the guidance of the Lead Engineer;
- Develop line diagrams of the mechanical installation and coordinate with other disciplines for the initial space reservations;
- Modelling the mechanical installation in 3D Revit/BIM based on the diagrams and coordinated space reservations;
- Implement your knowledge based on functionality, mountability, accessibility and maintainability into the model to ensure that the contractor can build it according to our model without revising it.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team where your work will be cross borders, native and home based. In addition to participating in projects, you naturally also contribute to the optimization of our internal business processes and to safeguarding and sharing knowledge within your field. In this way, we continue to develop ourselves continuously!
Where you will work
At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.
We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.
As our new Junior Mechanical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres) you will become part of our local team Next Haskoning. This team provides consultancy services for data centre clients and includes professionals from various fields such as engineering, construction, and architecture. The team works on integrated designs for data centers and has completed various projects. Working with this team means joining a leading market and a dedicated and passionate team. You will be employed by NEXT Haskoning Switzerland AG, the collaboration between local Swiss firm Confirm AG and Haskoning.
What you bring
You are an entrepreneurial, result oriented, proactive individual with a positive flexible and problem-solving attitude. Besides that, you have:
- A bachelor and/or master degree in Mechanical Engineering;
- Experience with Revit and integrated design;
- Good command of the German (required) and English language.
What you can expect from us
Within our company you will be able to develop yourself while working on challenging projects, both in Switzerland and worldwide. Besides that, we also offer you:
- A good work-life balance, including a laptop and company cell phone;
- 5 weeks of vacation based on a 42.5-hour work week;
- A workplace in our office in Zürich, where we work with our local team, and the opportunity for collaboration with our colleagues in our offices abroad;
- Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities;
- Growing a career in a dynamic workplace with opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation and plenty of room for own initiative in an open and flexible culture.
Are you our new colleague?
Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.
The application process then consists of two interviews and possibly an assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!
Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Jan Brantjes, Managing Director Next Haskoning, at jan.brantjes@nextag.swiss or Christian De Visser, Recruiter Mission Critical Facilities, at christian.de.visser@haskoning.com.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics-you are welcome here. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.
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Unrequested acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.
Requirements
You are an entrepreneurial, result oriented, proactive individual with a positive flexible and problem-solving attitude. Besides that, you have:
- A bachelor and/or master degree in Mechanical Engineering;
- Experience with Revit and integrated design;
- Good command of the German (required) and English language.
Benefits & conditions
Within our company you will be able to develop yourself while working on challenging projects, both in Switzerland and worldwide. Besides that, we also offer you:
- A good work-life balance, including a laptop and company cell phone;
- 5 weeks of vacation based on a 42.5-hour work week;
- A workplace in our office in Zürich, where we work with our local team, and the opportunity for collaboration with our colleagues in our offices abroad;
- Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities;
- Growing a career in a dynamic workplace with opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation and plenty of room for own initiative in an open and flexible culture.
