Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers, Compute Nordic

Barona is recruiting a Lead Mechanical Engineer for Compute Nordic, a developer and operator of secure, sustainable, and carbon-neutral data center infrastructure in Northern Europe. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority for mechanical systems within complex data center projects, focusing on advanced cooling and mechanical systems for hyperscale and AI environments.

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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Approximately 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience in data centers or other mission-critical industries (e.g., 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 (written and spoken).

Work Conditions:

• Location: You can be based in Finland, Norway, or elsewhere within the EU and work remotely.
• Travel: 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.
• Contract: Direct hire.
• Start date: Flexible, to be agreed upon with the selected candidate.