Role Details
Company: CTS Group
Location: Porto, Portugal, Europe
Location Type: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-time Employee
Salary: €34,000
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 Intermediate Mechanical Engineer – Cooling Parts is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of cooling systems and mechanical packages for mission-critical facilities, working with a moderate degree of independence.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and develop cooling system components and mechanical packages from concept to IFC and as-built stages, with limited oversight.
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Lead selection, sizing, and integration of cooling equipment such as chillers, CRAHs, CDUs, pumps, and heat rejection systems.
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Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client technical requirements.
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Coordinate directly with electrical, structural, architectural, and special package teams.
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Support fast-track delivery with timely design updates and clarifications.
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Provide technical input for constructability, commissioning, and handover.
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Respond to RFIs and support site teams during construction.
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Review and prepare mechanical design packages within assigned scope.
Required Skills and Experience
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
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6–10 years of experience in mission-critical or industrial environments.
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Solid knowledge of critical cooling systems (CRAH/CRAC, chillers, liquid cooling, heat exchangers, pumps).
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Proficiency in 3D modeling tools such as AutoCAD and Revit.
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Working experience with DCIM tools and interface coordination.
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Solid knowledge of redundancy concepts (N+1, 2N), resilience, and uptime requirements.
Soft Skills
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High attention to detail and solid interface management capabilities.
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Strong collaboration skills across global and cross-functional teams.
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Proactive, solution-oriented, and clear communicator.
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: €34,000
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