Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineer

Overview

Mechanical / Electrical Shift Engineers & Supervisors | Hyperscale Data Centre | Germany

We’re supporting a major hyperscale data‑centre operator delivering mission‑critical infrastructure to meet the rapidly growing demand for cloud and AI services.

This opportunity focuses on maintaining the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of a state‑of‑the‑art mission‑critical environment as part of a 24/7 engineering shift team.

Contract & Start

Contract: Freelance, 12‑month assignment (extensions likely)

Start Date: Immediate

Languages: English required; German advantageous

Eligibility: EU‑based freelancers or those with the right to work in Germany

Project Overview

Scope: Mechanical & electrical maintenance, critical‑systems operations, incident response, and daily engineering oversight within a hyperscale data‑centre.

Environment: Fast‑paced, highly technical mission‑critical facility with multi‑discipline engineering collaboration.

Programme: Long‑term development with continuity and potential for multiple extensions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate critical MEP systems (UPS, generators, LV/HV distribution, HVAC/cooling, mechanical plant)
• Respond to faults, perform routine & reactive maintenance, and ensure operational uptime
• Lead or support daily shift operations within a 24/7 rota
• Ensure strict compliance with health & safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Collaborate closely with engineering, facilities, and operations teams
• For Supervisors: manage shift teams, oversee incident response, and report performance and risks to senior leadership
• Experience working within mission‑critical environments (data centres, industrial plants, power generation, 24/7 facilities)
• Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, or MEP systems
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and maintain critical infrastructure
• Experience within high‑precision, safety‑driven engineering environments
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)

If this sounds interesting to you, please apply now or send your CV to