Role Details
Company: CTS Group
Location: Porto, Portugal, Europe
Location Type: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-time Employee
Salary: €24,000
About CTS Group
CTS Group is a fast-growing international design and build company specializing in data center development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). With over 40 nationalities represented across our teams, CTS fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture where innovation and technical precision drive every project.
Role Overview
The Junior Mechanical Engineer – Cooling Parts supports the design, documentation, and coordination of cooling systems and mechanical packages for mission-critical facilities, working under the guidance of senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
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Support design and development of cooling system components and mechanical packages from concept through IFC and as-built stages.
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Assist in selection, sizing, and integration of cooling equipment such as chillers, CRAHs, CDUs, pumps, and heat rejection systems.
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Help ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client technical requirements.
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Coordinate with electrical, structural, and architectural teams under senior direction.
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Prepare design documentation and drawings to support fast-track delivery.
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Assist with technical input for constructability, commissioning, and handover.
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Support responses to RFIs and site teams during construction.
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Prepare mechanical design packages for senior engineer review and sign-off.
Required Skills and Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
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3–5 years of experience in mission-critical, industrial, or related engineering environments.
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Foundational knowledge of critical cooling systems (CRAH/CRAC, chillers, liquid cooling, heat exchangers, pumps).
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Working proficiency in 3D modeling tools such as AutoCAD and Revit.
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Basic understanding of high-density and liquid-cooled data center environments.
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Familiarity with redundancy concepts (N+1, 2N) is an advantage.
Soft Skills
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Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
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Good collaboration and communication skills.
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Ability to adapt in fast-paced, high-complexity environments.
What We Offer
A career-building role in one of Europe's fastest-growing data center companies, with direct collaboration with global colleagues, competitive compensation, health insurance, and a dynamic, innovation-focused environment in Lisbon/Porto.
If you have the profile we’re looking for, apply for the opportunity to join an excellent team and contribute to the success of a fast-growing international company.
Role Details
Company: CTS Group
Location: Porto, Portugal, Europe
Location Type: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-time Employee
Salary: €24,000
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