Job Title: Building Services Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical / MEP) Data Centre Projects
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Were working with a leading global data centre operator to find a Building Services Engineer to join their Melbourne-based client-side engineering team. This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer with around three or more years experience in multidisciplinary building services design whos ready to step into a client-side role on large, technically advanced projects.
Youll support the engineering lead in reviewing designs, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring mechanical, electrical, and associated systems meet the high reliability and performance standards required in hyperscale data centres. This role offers direct exposure to the full project lifecyclefrom design and construction through to commissioning and operational handover across a growing portfolio in the APAC region.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the review of consultant and contractor designs for MEP systems, ensuring compliance with internal standards, local codes, and project requirements.
Support load calculations, redundancy checks, and equipment selection reviews for critical systems.
Participate in design coordination meetings with architects, engineers, and contractors.
Assist in the review of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) documentation.
Contribute to the integration of mechanical and electrical systems with BMS and SCADA monitoring platforms.
Help prepare as-built documentation and technical records for handover to operations.
Monitor construction quality and flag potential risks or deviations from approved designs.
Skills & Experience
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
Minimum 3 years experience in multidisciplinary engineering design, ideally gained in a consultancy or design & construct environment.
Familiarity with HVAC, electrical distribution, standby power, and controls.
Strong CAD/Revit literacy and ability to interpret detailed technical drawings.
Exposure to projects in data centres, healthcare, laboratories, or other critical facilities is an advantage.
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
Whats on Offer
Step into a client-side role with a major global data centre operator.
Learn from experienced senior engineers on high-value, mission-critical projects.
Gain experience across the full project lifecycle, from design to commissioning.
Work with cutting-edge technology in a sector experiencing rapid growth across APAC.
At IKG Talent, we bring a purpose-led approach to recruitment, inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, the idea of aligning passion, skill, and meaning in one’s work. Specialising in the data centre sector, we connect
highly skilled professionals with opportunities that match not just their technical expertise, but their values, ambitions, and long-term career goals.
As the data centre industry continues to grow in complexity and scale, we understand that success relies on more than technical capability. That’s why our recruitment process focuses on cultural alignment, long-term fit,
and a deep understanding of both candidate motivations and organisational vision.
From critical infrastructure operations to engineering leadership, we partner with leading data centre developers and operators to source talent that supports resilience, innovation, and rapid growth. Our goal isn’t just to fill roles, it’s to place people where they can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow with the evolving demands of this dynamic industry.
At IKG Talent, recruitment is not just a service, it’s a commitment to building high-performing teams that power the digital world.
