Mechanical SME

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit

services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy

principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and

high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under

development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams

to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

Are you a seasoned mechanical engineering expert with a passion for delivering and operating world-class data centre

infrastructure? At atNorth, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of sustainable, high-performance data

centres across the Nordics. As the technical authority for mechanical systems and critical cooling infrastructure, you will

provide expert guidance across both project delivery and operations, ensuring technical excellence, engineering integrity, and

operational reliability throughout the asset lifecycle.

This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence, working closely with Operations,

Design, Development, and industry-leading specialists to drive innovation in one of the fastest-growing sectors in Europe.

• Act as the technical authority and signatory for mechanical engineering designs, calculations, specifications, standards, and

operational procedures.

• Provide expert leadership across critical mechanical infrastructure, including cooling systems, chillers, evaporative and DX

cooling technologies, water distribution systems, fire suppression systems, and associated controls.

• Support design reviews, engineering assurance, commissioning activities, and technical handovers to ensure operational

readiness and long-term reliability.

• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, operational procedures, and best-practice frameworks

across atNorth's Nordic data centre portfolio.

• Collaborate closely with Design, Development, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration of new infrastructure and

effective transition into operations.

• Lead technical investigations, troubleshooting efforts, and root-cause analyses for complex mechanical incidents and

performance issues.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry developments, including liquid cooling, energy efficiency solutions, and advanced

thermal-management technologies.

• Drive training, technical mentoring, and knowledge sharing across operational and engineering teams to strengthen capability

and consistency.

• Support asset lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, resilience improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives

across the portfolio.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, critical infrastructure, or mission-critical environments, including

progression into senior technical leadership roles.

• Extensive experience delivering data centre engineering projects, with deep expertise in cooling and thermal-management

systems, including chillers, liquid cooling technologies, water distribution systems, and other critical mechanical

infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of commissioning, system integration, operational readiness, maintenance strategies, and asset lifecycle

management.

• Proven experience acting as a technical authority, reviewing and approving engineering designs, technical documentation,

specifications, and operational standards.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both

technical and non-technical audiences.

• A collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, combined with the confidence to challenge, influence, and drive high

engineering standards across multiple sites, projects, and regions.

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture

is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen

carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week

to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good

conversation.